Proverbs 31:21
She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
In Context
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
22She maketh for herself coverlets; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:24Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.
Nahum 2:4(2-5) The chariots rush madly in the streets, they jostle one against another in the broad places; the appearance of them is like torches, they run to and fro like the lightnings.
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 →