Proverbs 31:18
She perceiveth that her merchandise is tov; 1 her ner (light) goeth not out balailah. 1
Orthodox Jewish 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, 1 and strengtheneth her zero'ot (arms). 1
19She layeth her yadayim to the distaff, 1 and her fingers lay hold of the spindle. 1
Cross References
Genesis 31:40Thus I was; in the yom the chorev (heat) consumed me, and the kerach (cold) by lailah; and my sheynah (sleep) departed from mine eyes.
Matthew 25:3When the foolish took their menorahs, they neglected to take shemen (oil).
2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves have da'as how it is necessary to imitate us as a mofet, a role model, because we + 3:7 Shlichim were not batlanim (idlers) 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 →