Proverbs 31:18
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out by night.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
In Context
17She girds her loins with strength, and makes strong her arms.
19She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
Cross References
Genesis 31:40Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night, and my sleep fled from my eyes.
Matthew 25:3foolish women, who, having taken their lamps, took no olive oil with them.
2 Thessalonians 3:7For ye yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us. Because we did not act disorderly among you,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:11-31
The Virtuous Woman. 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field,… Read the whole commentary →