Proverbs 31:18
She perceiveth how pleasant is her gain, And her lamp is not extinguished in the night.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
In Context
17She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.
19She putteth forth her hands to the distaff, And her hands take hold of the spindle.
Cross References
Matthew 25:3For the foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them.
2 Thessalonians 3:7For ye yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us; for we behaved not ourselves 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 →