Spreuken 31:25

25 Ain. Sterkte en heerlijkheid zijn haar kleding; en zij lacht over den nakomenden dag.

Spreuken 31:25 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 31:25

Strength and honour [are] her clothing
Strength, not of body, but of mind. The church is clothed with strength, as her Lord, head, and husband, is said to be, ( Psalms 93:1 ) ; and which she has from him; for though she is the weaker vessel, and weak in herself, yet is strong in him; and is able to bear and do all things, with a fortitude of mind to withstand every enemy, and persevere in well doing: and she is clothed with "honour"; with honourable garments, suitable to her rank and dignity; in cloth of gold, in raiment of needlework; with the garments of salvation, and the robe of righteousness; and she shall rejoice in time to come;
Aben Ezra interprets it of old age, or of the world to come; and Jarchi and Gersom of the day of death: having fulness of food and clothing, she is not afraid of want in old age, or in any time of distress that may come; and having a good name, laughs at death, and departs in peace; so these interpreters. The church of Christ fears no want at any time, nor need any of her members; they have a clothing that never waxes old, a righteousness that will answer for them in a time to come; their bread is given, and their waters are sure; they shall want no good thing; all their need is supplied from Christ; they have hope in their death, and rejoice then and sing, "O death, where is thy sting?" ( 1 Corinthians 15:55 ) ; they will have confidence in the day of judgment, and not be ashamed; shall come to Zion with everlasting joy; and shall rejoice with Christ, angels and saints, to all eternity.

Spreuken 31:25 In-Context

23 Nun. Haar man is bekend in de poorten, als hij zit met de oudsten des lands.

24 Samech. Zij maakt fijn lijnwaad en verkoopt het; en zij levert den koopman gordelen.

25 Ain. Sterkte en heerlijkheid zijn haar kleding; en zij lacht over den nakomenden dag.

26 Pe. Zij doet haar mond open met wijsheid; en op haar tong is leer der goeddadigheid.

27 Tsade. Zij beschouwt de gangen van haar huis; en het brood der luiheid eet zij niet.