Proverbs 31:14
She is like the merchant's ship, she bringeth her bread from afar.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
In Context
13She hath sought wool and flax, and hath wrought by the counsel of her hands.
15And she hath risen in the night, and given a prey to her household, and victuals to her maidens.
Cross References
1 Kings 9:26And king Solomon made a fleet in Asiongaber, which is by Ailath on the shore of the Red Sea in the land of Edom.
Proverbs 31:24She made fine linen, and sold it, end delivered a girdle to the Chanaanite.
Ezekiel 27:3And say to Tyre that dwelleth at the entry of the sea, being the mart of the people for many islands: Thus saith the Lord God: O Tyre, thou hast said: I am of perfect beauty,
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 →