Proverbs 31:24
She has made linen garments, and sells, || And she has given a girdle to the merchant.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
In Context
23Her husband is known in the gates, || In his sitting with [the] elderly of [the] land.
25Strength and honor [are] her clothing, || And she rejoices at a latter day.
Cross References
Judges 14:12And Samson says to them, “Now let me put forth a riddle to you; if you certainly declare it to me [in] the seven days of the banquet, and have found [it] out, then I have given thirty linen shirts and thirty changes of garments to you;
Proverbs 31:13She has sought wool and flax, || And with delight she works [with] her hands.
Proverbs 31:19She has sent forth her hands on a spindle, || And her hands have held a distaff.
Luke 16:19And—a certain man was rich, and was clothed in purple and fine linen, making merry sumptuously every day,
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 →