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    Proverbs 31:25 – Meaning & Devotional

    "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."

    — Proverbs 31:25 (KJV)

    What This Verse Means

    The Proverbs 31 woman is clothed not in anxiety about the future but in strength and dignity. Her character — not her wardrobe — defines her. She faces the future with joy and confidence because her identity is rooted in qualities that do not fade or go out of style.

    The ability to 'rejoice in time to come' reveals a woman who has prepared wisely and trusts God completely. She does not fear tomorrow because her strength and honor today have built a foundation that the future cannot shake.

    Historical Context

    Proverbs 31:10-31 is an acrostic poem describing the ideal woman of noble character. King Lemuel's mother taught him these qualities to look for in a wife. The portrait celebrates practical wisdom, diligent work, generosity, and above all, the fear of the Lord (v. 30).

    How to Apply This Today

    Whether man or woman, clothe yourself in strength and honor rather than anxiety and insecurity. Invest in character qualities that will serve you well in the future. When your identity is built on godly virtues, you can face tomorrow with confidence and joy.

    Related Verses

    Proverbs 31:30

    "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised."

    1 Peter 3:3-4

    "Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning... But let it be the hidden man of the heart."

    🙏 A Prayer from Proverbs 31:25

    Lord, clothe me in strength and honor. Build my character so I can face the future with confidence and joy. Let my identity rest in You, not in temporary things. Amen.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The Proverbs 31 woman is clothed not in anxiety about the future but in strength and dignity. Her character — not her wardrobe — defines her. She faces the future with joy and confidence because her identity is rooted in qualities that do not fade or go out of style.

    Proverbs 31:10-31 is an acrostic poem describing the ideal woman of noble character. King Lemuel's mother taught him these qualities to look for in a wife. The portrait celebrates practical wisdom, diligent work, generosity, and above all, the fear of the Lord (v. 30).

    Whether man or woman, clothe yourself in strength and honor rather than anxiety and insecurity. Invest in character qualities that will serve you well in the future. When your identity is built on godly virtues, you can face tomorrow with confidence and joy.

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