Proverbs 31:18
She knows that the things she makes are valuable. She keeps busy—her lamp burns late into the night.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
In Context
17She's keen to get ready, and works hard with her strong arms.
19She spins the thread and weaves the cloth.
Cross References
Genesis 31:40Whether it was sweating in the heat of the day, or freezing in the cold of the night when I couldn't sleep, I went on working for you for twenty years in your home.
Matthew 25:3The foolish girls took their lamps but didn't take any oil with them,
2 Thessalonians 3:7You certainly know that you should follow our example, because while we were with you we weren't lazy,
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 →