Proverbs 31:18
She has perceived when her merchandise [is] good, || Her lamp is not extinguished in the night.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
In Context
17She has girded her loins with might, || And strengthens her arms.
19She has sent forth her hands on a spindle, || And her hands have held a distaff.
Cross References
Genesis 31:40I have been [thus]: drought has consumed me in the day, and frost by night, and my sleep wanders from my eyes.
Matthew 25:3they who were foolish having taken their lamps, did not take with themselves oil;
2 Thessalonians 3:7for you have known how it is necessary to imitate us, because we did not act disorderly among you;
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 →