Proverbs 31:26 (BSB)

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

From Proverbs 31. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 31:26

  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 31:10-31: This description of the virtuous woman is designed to show what wives the women should make and what wives the men should choose; it consists of twenty-two verses, each beginning with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet in order, as some of the Psalms, which makes some think it was no part of the lesson which Lemuel's mother taught him, but a poem by itself...
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 31:26: She openeth her mouth with wisdom,.... When she opens her mouth, for it is not always open, she expresses herself in a discreet and prudent manner; as well as speaks of things not foolish and trifling, but of moment and importance, and of usefulness to others: or "concerning wisdom" (a); the church and people of Christ talk of the wisdom of God in the works...
  • Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 31:26: She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue [is] the law of kindness. (n) Her tongue is a book by which one might learn many good things: for she delights to talk of the word of God.
  • Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 31:26: Pro 31:26 The next verse presents one of the most beautiful features in the portrait: 26 פ She openeth her mouth with wisdom, And amiable instruction is on her tongue. The ב of בּחכמה is, as also at Psa 49:5; Psa 78:2, that of means: when she speaks, then it is wisdom pressing itself from her heart outward, by means of which she breaks the silence of her mouth.