Proverbs 31:13
She gets wool and flax, and with her eager hands turns them into clothes.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
In Context
12She brings him good, not evil, all her life.
14Like a merchant's ship, she brings food from far away.
Cross References
Genesis 24:13Look, I'm standing here beside this spring, and the young women of the town are coming to get water.
Genesis 29:9While he was still talking with them Rachel arrived with the flock she was looking after for her father.
Ruth 2:2Soon after, Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the fields and pick up grain that's been left behind—if I can find someone who'll give me permission.” “Yes, go ahead, my daughter,” Naomi replied.
Isaiah 3:16The Lord says, The women of Zion are so conceited, walking with their heads held high, giving flirty glances, tripping along with their ankle bracelets jingling.
Acts 9:39So Peter got ready and left with them. When he arrived they took him upstairs. All the widows were there crying, and they showed him the coats and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was with them.
2 Thessalonians 3:10Even while we were with you we gave strict instructions that anybody who didn't want to work shouldn't eat.
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 →