Proverbs 31:17

ח (Grids) She arms her waist with strength, 2 and makes her arms strong. 1

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She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

In Context

16ז (Considers) She considers a field, and buys it. 2 With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. 1

18ט (Perceives) She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. 2 Her lamp does not go out by night. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 49:24But his bow remained strong. 2 The arms of his hands were made strong, 2 by the hands of the 'Avir Ya'akov [Mighty One of Supplanter], 2 (from there is the Ro'i [Shepherd Provider], the 'Even Isra'el [Stone of God prevails]), 1

Isaiah 44:12The blacksmith takes an ax, 2 works in the coals, 2 fashions it with hammers, 2 and works it with his strong arm. 1 He is hungry, 2 and his strength fails; 1 he drinks no water, 2 and is faint. 1

Luke 12:35“Let your waist be dressed and your lamps burning.

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 →

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