Proverbs 31:24
She made fine linen, and sold it, end delivered a girdle to the Chanaanite.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
In Context
23Her husband is honourable in the gates, when he sitteth among the senators of the land.
25Strength and beauty are her clothing, and she shall laugh in the latter day.
Cross References
Judges 14:12And Samson said to them: I will propose to you a riddle, which if you declare unto me within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty shirts, and as many coats:
Proverbs 31:13She hath sought wool and flax, and hath wrought by the counsel of her hands.
Proverbs 31:19She hath put out her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle.
Luke 16:19There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen; and feasted sumptuously 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 →