Proverbs 31:26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Cross-reference
In Proverbs 31:8, this same passage calls for speaking up for the voiceless—directly parallel to the wise, kind speech described here.
Proverbs 31:9 continues the theme: 'judge righteously, defend the needy'—reinforcing the ideal of wise, just speech from the same chapter.
Proverbs 12:18 contrasts rash words with the tongue that brings healing, paralleling the virtuous woman's wise and kind speech.
Proverbs 16:24 says gracious words are sweet and healing, directly mirroring the teaching of kindness from the virtuous woman's tongue.
Proverbs 25:15 notes that a soft tongue can break a bone, illustrating the power of gentle speech that the virtuous woman uses.
In Ephesians 4:29, Paul commands speech that builds up and gives grace, directly parallel to the teaching of kindness on the tongue.
Abigail’s speech in 1 Samuel 25:24-31 exemplifies wise, humble persuasion—she uses kind words to divert disaster, mirroring the virtuous woman’s speech.
The wise woman of Abel Beth Maacah in 2 Samuel 20:16-22 negotiates with Joab, speaking wisely to save her city—another narrative echo of wise speech.
In Acts 18:26, Priscilla (with Aquila) teaches Apollos accurately, embodying the wise and kind instruction described here.
In Esther 7:3-6, Esther boldly and wisely reveals Haman’s plot—her courageous, pointed speech embodies wisdom and advocacy for her people.
Esther’s tearful plea in Esther 8:3-6 again demonstrates wise, persistent speech—she uses kind yet urgent words to save her people, echoing the virtuous woman.
1 Samuel 25:3 describes Abigail as discerning—a concrete example of the wise, kind speech in Proverbs 31:26.
1 Corinthians 13:4 defines love as patient and kind — the kindness in Proverbs 31:26 is a specific expression of that love.
Ecclesiastes 10:12 contrasts wise words that bring favor with foolish speech—aligning with the woman's wisdom.
Malachi 2:6 describes a priest with truthful, peaceful speech—mirroring the woman's wise and kind instruction.
In Luke 1:38, Mary's humble 'let it be to me' exemplifies wise and kind submission, echoing the speech of the virtuous woman.
In Luke 1:42-56, Elizabeth's blessing and Mary's Magnificat are words of wisdom and praise, mirroring the teaching of kindness on the tongue.
Esther’s tactful invitation in Esther 5:8 shows wise, gentle speech—a strategic use of words that parallels the wise woman’s manner.
Huldah the prophetess in 2 Kings 22:15-20 speaks God’s word with authority and discernment, showing a woman whose speech conveys wisdom and truth.
In Judges 13:23, Samson’s mother speaks with calm wisdom to reassure her husband—a concrete example of a woman opening her mouth with wisdom.
1 Peter 3:8 calls for tenderheartedness—consistent with the 'teaching of kindness' in Proverbs 31:26.
1 Peter 3:9 urges blessing instead of revenge—reflecting the kind, wise speech of the Proverbs woman.