Proverbs 31:17
She has wrapped her waist with fortitude, and she has strengthened her arm.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
In Context
18She has tasted and seen that her tasks are good; her lamp shall not be extinguished at night.
Cross References
Genesis 49:24His bow sits in strength, and the bands of his arms and hands have been let loose by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob. From there he went forth as a pastor, the stone of Israel.
2 Kings 4:29And so he said to Gehazi: “Gird your waist, and take my staff in your hand, and go. If any man will meet you, you shall not greet him. And if anyone greets you, you shall not respond to him. And place my staff upon the face of the boy.”
Isaiah 44:12The maker of iron has wrought with his file. With coals and hammers, he has formed it, and he has wrought with the strength of his arm. He will hunger and grow faint. He will not drink water, and he will become weary.
Luke 12:35Let your waists be girded, and let lamps be burning in your hands.
Ephesians 6:14Therefore, stand firm, having been girded about your waist with truth, and having been clothed with the breastplate of justice,
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 →