KJV ORIGINAL
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When she speaks, her words are wise, and everything she says is kind and gentle.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a woman who speaks with both wisdom and kindness - her words are thoughtful and her tone is always gentle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the famous passage about the 'virtuous woman' in Proverbs 31, which was likely written as instruction for young men about what to look for in a wife. In ancient Hebrew culture, wisdom and kindness in speech were highly valued qualities, especially for women who would be teaching and guiding children and managing household relationships.
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