Proverbs 31:15
Indeed, she rises while yet night, || And gives food to her household, || And a portion to her girls.
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In Context
14She has been as ships of the merchant, || She brings in her bread from afar.
16She has considered a field, and takes it, || She has planted a vineyard from the fruit of her hands.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15And YHWH, God of their fathers, sends to them by the hand of His messengers—rising early and sending—for He has had pity on His people and on His habitation,
Proverbs 20:13Do not love sleep, lest you become poor, || Open your eyes—be satisfied [with] bread.
Matthew 24:25Behold, I told you beforehand.
Luke 12:42And the LORD said, “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the lord will set over his household, to give in season the wheat measure?
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 →