Proverbs 31:15
She riseth also while it is yet lailah, 1 and provideth food to her bais, 1 and a chok (portion) to her na'arot (servant girls). 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
14She is like the oniyyot socher (ship merchant); 1 she bringeth her lechem from afar. 1
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15And Hashem Elohei Avoteihem sent to them by His malachim, time and again; because He took pity on His people and on His Ma'on (Dwelling Place);
Proverbs 20:13Love not sheynah (sleep), lest thou come to poverty; 1 open thine eynayim, and thou shalt have enough lechem. 1
Matthew 24:25Hinei! I have told you beforehand!
Luke 12:42And HaAdon said, Who then is the sochen haneeman and navon (faithful and wise steward) whom HaAdon will appoint over his avadim to give them their okhel (food) allowance at the proper time?
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 →