What does Proverbs 31:25 mean?
“Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.”
Quick answer
‘She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come’—godly character brings confident peace about the future.
What it means
Part of the portrait of a noble woman, this verse pictures inner strength and dignity as her ‘clothing.’
Because her life is built on the fear of the LORD, she faces the future without fear—she can ‘laugh’ at it.
Common questions
Why can she ‘laugh at the days to come’?
Because her strength, dignity, and trust in God give her confidence and peace about whatever the future holds.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.