Proverbs 31:15
And she hath risen in the night, and given a prey to her household, and victuals to her maidens.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
14She is like the merchant's ship, she bringeth her bread from afar.
16She hath considered a field, and bought it: with the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15And the Lord the God of their fathers sent to them, by the hand of his messengers, rising early, and daily admonishing them: because he spared his people and his dwelling place.
Proverbs 20:13Love not sleep, lest poverty oppress thee: open thy eyes, and be filled with bread.
Matthew 24:25Behold I have told it to you, beforehand.
Luke 12:42And the Lord said: Who (thinkest thou) is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord setteth over his family, to give them their measure of wheat in due season?
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 →