Proverbs 31:18
And she finds by experience that working is good; and her candle goes not out all night.
LXX2012 (British)
In The King James Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
In Context
17She strongly girds her loins, and strengthens her arms for work.
19She reaches forth her arms to needful works, and applies her hands to the spindle.
Cross References
Genesis 31:40I was parched with heat by day, and chilled with frost by night, and my sleep departed from my eyes.
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 →