Proverbs 31:24
She maketh cloth of silke, and selleth it: and deliuereth girdles vnto the marchaunt.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
In Context
23Her husbande is much set by in the gates, when he sitteth among the rulers of the lande.
25Strength and honour is her clothing, and in the latter day she shall reioyce.
Cross References
Judges 14:12And Samson sayd vnto them, I will nowe put foorth a riddle vnto you: & yf you can declare it me within seuen dayes of the feast, and finde it out, I will geue you thirtie sheetes, & thirtie chaunge of garmentes:
Proverbs 31:13She occupieth wooll and flaxe, and laboureth gladly with her handes.
Proverbs 31:19She layeth her fingers to the spindle, & her hande taketh holde of the distaffe.
Luke 16:19Ther was a certaine riche man, whiche was clothed in purple & fine whyte, and fared very deliciously euery 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 →