Proverbs 31:24
She has made finely woven cloth and sold it, and she has delivered a waistband to the Canaanite.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
In Context
23Her husband is noble at the gates, when he sits among the senators of the land.
25Strength and elegance are her clothing, and she will laugh in the final days.
Cross References
Judges 14:12And Samson said to them: “I will propose to you a problem, which, if you can solve it for me within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty shirts and the same number of tunics.
Proverbs 31:13She has sought wool and flax, and she has worked these by the counsel of her hands.
Proverbs 31:19She has put her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle.
Luke 16:19A certain man was wealthy, and he was clothed in purple and in fine linen. And he feasted splendidly every day.
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 →