Proverbs 31:15
And she riseth while it is yet night, and giveth provision to her household, and a task to her maidens.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
In Context
14She is become like the merchant's ships: from afar doth she bring her food.
16She thinketh of a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15And the Lord the God of their fathers sent to them by means of his messengers, making [them] rise early, and sending [them]: because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling-place;
Proverbs 20:13Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty: open thy eyes, so wilt thou be satisfied with bread.
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 →