Proverbs 31:15
She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.
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In Context
14She is like the merchant ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15And Jehovah, the God of their fathers, sent to them by his messengers, rising up early and sending, because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place:
Proverbs 20:13Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
Matthew 24:25Behold, I have told you beforehand.
Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food 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 →