Proverbs 31:18
She perceives what will make a good profit for her; 1 all night long her lamp is not extinguished. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
In Context
17She dresses herself with strength 1 and makes her arms strong. 1
19She puts her hands on the spindle, 1 and she holds the twisting thread. 1
Cross References
Genesis 31:40There I was; in the day the heat consumed me, and the frost by night; and I went without sleep.
Matthew 25:3For when the foolish virgins took their lamps, they did not take any oil with them.
2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know it is proper for you to imitate us. We did not live among you as those who had no discipline.
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 →