Proverbs 31:18
She sees that her marketing is of profit to her: her light does not go out by night.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
In Context
17She puts a band of strength round her, and makes her arms strong.
19She puts her hands to the cloth-working rod, and her fingers take the wheel.
Cross References
Genesis 31:40This was my condition, wasted by heat in the day and by the bitter cold at night; and sleep went from my eyes.
Matthew 25:3For the foolish, when they took their lights, took no oil with them.
2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves are used to taking us as your example, because our life among you was ruled by order,
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 →