Proverbs 31:15
She rises also while it is yet night,gives food to her household,and portions for her servant girls.ZAYIN
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In The King James Version
In Context
14She is like the merchant ships.She brings her bread from afar.VAV
16She considers a field, and buys it.With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.HET
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15The Lord, the God of their fathers, sent to them by his messengers, rising up early and sending, because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place:
Proverbs 20:13Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty.Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.
Matthew 24:25"Behold, I have told you beforehand.
Luke 12:42The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?
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 →