Proverbs 31:21
She is not afraid of the sheleg (snow) for her bais; 1 for all her bais are clothed with scarlet. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
In Context
20She extends her palms to the oni; 1 indeed, she reacheth forth her yadayim to the evyon (needy). 1
22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; 1 her levush (clothing) is fine linen and purple. 1
Cross References
2 Samuel 1:24Ye banot Yisroel, weep over Sha'ul, 1 who clothed you in scarlet, with fineries, 1 who put on ornaments of zahav upon your apparel. 1
Nahum 2:4The mogen (shield) of his gibborim is made red, 1 the anshei chayil (valiant men) are in scarlet; 1 the chariot shall flash like fire 1 in the day of its array, 1 and the spears shall be brandished. 1
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 →