Proverbs 31:15

And she has risen in the night, and given a prey to her household, and provisions to her maids.

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In The King James Version

She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

In Context

14She has become like a merchant’s ship, bringing her bread from far away.

16She has considered a field and bought it. From the fruit of her own hands, she has planted a vineyard.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 36:15Then the Lord, the God of their fathers, sent to them, by the hand of his messengers, rising in the night and daily admonishing them. For he was lenient to his people and to his habitation.

Proverbs 20:13Do not love sleep, lest deprivation oppress you. Open your eyes and be satisfied with bread.

Matthew 24:25Behold, I have warned you beforehand.

Luke 12:42So the Lord said: “Who do you think is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his Lord has appointed over his family, in order to give them their measure of wheat in due 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 →

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