Proverbs 31:17
She dresses herself with strength 1 and makes her arms strong. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
In Context
16She considers a field and buys it, 1 with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. 1
18She perceives what will make a good profit for her; 1 all night long her lamp is not extinguished. 1
Cross References
Genesis 49:24But his bow will remain steady, 1 and his hands will be skillful 1 because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, 1 because of the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel. 1
2 Kings 4:29Then Elisha said to Gehazi, “Dress for travel and take my staff in your hand. Go to her home. If you meet any man, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Lay my staff on the child's face.”
Isaiah 44:12The smith works with his tools, forming it, working over the coals. 1 He shapes it with hammers and works it with his strong arm. 1 He is hungry, and his strength wanes; he drinks no water and becomes faint. 1
Luke 12:35Let your long clothing be tucked in at your belt, and let your lamps be kept burning,
Ephesians 6:14Stand, therefore, after you have put on the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness.
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 →