Proverbs 31:15
She is vp in the nyght season, to prouide meate for her housholde, and foode for her maydens.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
In Context
14She is like a marchauntes ship, that bryngeth her vittayles from a farre.
16She considereth lande, and byeth it: and with the fruite of her handes she planteth a vineyarde.
Cross References
Proverbs 20:13Loue not sleepe, lest thou come vnto pouertie: but open thyne eyes, that thou mayest haue bread inough.
Matthew 24:25Beholde, I haue tolde you before.
Luke 12:42And the Lorde saide: Who is a faythfull and wyse stewarde, whom his lorde shall make ruler ouer his housholde, to geue them their portion of meate 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 →