Proverbs 31:15
She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
14She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
16She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place.
Proverbs 20:13Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.
Matthew 24:25See, I have told you in advance.
Luke 12:42And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?
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 →