Proverbs 31:15
She gets up while it is still night, and gives meat to her family, and their food to her servant-girls.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
14She is like the trading-ships, getting food from far away.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15And the Lord, the God of their fathers, sent word to them by his servants, sending early and frequently, because he had pity on his people and on his living-place;
Proverbs 20:13Do not be a lover of sleep, or you will become poor: keep your eyes open, and you will have bread enough.
Matthew 24:25See, I have made it clear to you before it comes about.
Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is the wise and responsible servant whom his lord will put in control of his family, to give them their food at the right time?
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 →