Proverbs 31:13
She seeks wool, and flax, and works willingly with her hands.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
In Context
12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
14She is like the merchants' ships; she brings her food from far.
Cross References
Genesis 24:13Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
Genesis 29:9And while he yet spoke with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep; for she kept them.
Ruth 2:2And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.
Isaiah 3:16Moreover the LORD says, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and moving enticingly as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:
Acts 9:39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
2 Thessalonians 3:10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he 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 →