Proverbs 31:18
She has tasted and seen that her tasks are good; her lamp shall not be extinguished at night.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
In Context
17She has wrapped her waist with fortitude, and she has strengthened her arm.
19She has put her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle.
Cross References
Genesis 31:40Day and night, I was burned by heat and by frost, and sleep fled from my eyes.
Matthew 25:3For the five foolish, having brought their lamps, did not take oil with them.
2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know the manner in which you ought to imitate us. For we were not 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 →