Proverbs 31:15
And she riseth, whiles it is yet night: and giueth the portion to her houshold, and the ordinarie to her maides.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
14She is like the shippes of marchants: shee bringeth her foode from afarre.
16She considereth a field, and getteth it: and with the fruite of her handes she planteth a vineyarde.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15Therefore the Lord God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising earely and sending: for he had compassion on his people, and on his habitation.
Proverbs 20:13Loue not sleepe least thou come vnto pouertie: open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
Matthew 24:25Beholde, I haue tolde you before.
Luke 12:42And the Lord saide, Who is a faithfull steward and wise, whom the master shall make ruler ouer his householde, to giue them their portion of meate in season?
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 →