Proverbs 31:22
She makes coverings for her bed, 1 and she wears clothes of fine purple linen. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
In Context
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household, 1 for all her household are clothed in scarlet. 1
23Her husband is known at the gates, 1 when he sits with the elders of the land. 1
Cross References
Judges 8:26The weight of the golden earrings that he requested was 1,700 shekels of gold. This plunder was in addition to the crescent ornaments, the pendants, the purple clothing that was worn by the kings of Midian, and in addition to the chains that had been around their camels' necks.
Esther 8:15Then Mordecai left the king's presence wearing royal clothes of blue and white, with a great crown of gold and a purple robe of fine linen, and the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
Proverbs 7:16I have spread coverings on my bed, 1 colored linens from Egypt. 1
1 Peter 3:3Let it be done not with outward ornaments such as braided hair, jewels of gold, or fashionable clothing.
Revelation 19:14The armies of heaven were following him on white horses, dressed in fine linen, white and clean.
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 →