Proverbs 31:18
And yf she perceaue that her huswiferie doth good, her candell goeth not out by nyght.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
In Context
17She girdeth her loynes with strength, and fortifieth her armes.
19She layeth her fingers to the spindle, & her hande taketh holde of the distaffe.
Cross References
Genesis 31:40I was in suche case, that by day the heate consumed me, and the frost by nyght, and my slepe departed from mine eyes.
Matthew 25:3They that were foolyshe, toke their lampes, but toke none oyle with them:
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 →