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25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
    and she can afford to laugh at the days to come.[a]
26 When she opens her mouth, wisdom issues forth,
    and on her tongue is kindly advice.[b]
27 She keeps close watch on the conduct of her household,
    and she does not eat the bread of idleness.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 31:25 She can afford to laugh at the days to come: i.e., she is without anxiety or worry (see Job 39:7).
  2. Proverbs 31:26 She dispenses wisdom and good advice (see Prov 1:8; 6:20).