Proverbs 31:15
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
14She is like the merchant's ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling-place:
Proverbs 20:13Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thy eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
Matthew 24:25Behold, I have told you before.
Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of provisions in due 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 →