Proverbs 31:24
Fine linen wraps, she maketh and selleth, and, girdles, doth she deliver to the trader:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
In Context
23Known in the gates, is her husband, when he sitteth, with the elders of the land:
25Strength and dignity, are her clothing, and she laugheth at the time to come:
Cross References
Judges 14:12And Samson said unto them, I pray you let me put you forth a riddle,—if ye, tell, it me, within the seven days of the banquet, and find it out, then will I give you thirty linen wraps and thirty changes of raiment;
Proverbs 31:13She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands:
Proverbs 31:19Her hands, she putteth forth to the distaff, and, her palms, lay hold of the spindle:
Luke 16:19Now, a certain man, was rich, and he used to clothe himself with purple and fine linen, making merry day by day, brilliantly.
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 →