Proverbs 31:15
She riseth while it is yet night, And giveth food to her family, And a task to her maidens.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
14She is like the merchants' ships; She bringeth her food from afar.
16She layeth a plan for a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Cross References
Proverbs 20:13Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
Matthew 24:25Lo! I have told you beforehand.
Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful, the wise steward, whom his lord will place over his household, to give the portion of food in due season?
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 →