Proverbs 31:13
She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
In Context
12She doeth him good, and not evil, All the days of her life.
14She is like the merchants' ships; She bringeth her food from afar.
Cross References
Isaiah 3:16Thus, also, saith Jehovah: Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, And walk with outstretched necks, And glance their eyes wantonly, Mincing their steps as they go, And tinkling with their foot-clasps,
Acts 9:39Then Peter arose, and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows came to him weeping, and showing the coats and cloaks which Dorcas made while she was with them.
2 Thessalonians 3:10For also when we were with you, this we commanded you: If any one will not work, neither let him eat.
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 →