Proverbs 31:24
She makes linen garments and sells them, 1 and she supplies sashes to the merchants. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
In Context
23Her husband is known at the gates, 1 when he sits with the elders of the land. 1
25She is clothed with strength and honor, 1 and she laughs at the time to come. 1
Cross References
Judges 14:12Samson said to them, “Let me now tell you a riddle. If one of you can find it out and tell me the answer during the seven days of the feast, I will give out thirty linen robes and thirty sets of clothes.
Proverbs 31:13She selects wool and flax, 1 and works with the delight of her hands. 1
Proverbs 31:19She puts her hands on the spindle, 1 and she holds the twisting thread. 1
Luke 16:19Now there was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and was enjoying every day his great wealth.
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 →