Proverbs 31:24
She maketh sheetes, and selleth them, and giueth girdels vnto the marchant.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
In Context
23Her husband is knowen in the gates, when he sitteth with the Elders of the land.
25Strength and honour is her clothing, and in the latter day she shall reioyce.
Cross References
Judges 14:12Then Samson sayd vnto them, I will nowe put forth a riddle vnto you: and if you can declare it me within seuen dayes of the feast, and finde it out, I will giue you thirty sheetes, and thirtie change of garments.
Proverbs 31:13She seeketh wooll and flaxe, and laboureth cheerefully with her handes.
Proverbs 31:19She putteth her handes to the wherue, and her handes handle the spindle.
Luke 16:19There was a certaine riche man, which was clothed in purple and fine linnen, and fared well and delicately euery day.
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 →