Proverbs 31:13
She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
In Context
12She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.
14She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.
Cross References
Genesis 24:13Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.
Genesis 29:9While he was yet speaking with them, Rachel came with her father’s sheep, for she kept them.
Ruth 2:2Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Let me now go to the field, and glean amongst the ears of grain after him in whose sight I find favour.” She said to her, “Go, my daughter.”
Isaiah 3:16Moreover the LORD said, “Because the daughters of Zion are arrogant, and walk with outstretched necks and flirting eyes, walking daintily as they go, jingling ornaments on their feet;
Acts 9:39Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the tunics and other garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
2 Thessalonians 3:10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone is not willing to work, don’t let him eat.”
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 →