Proverbs 31:17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
In Context
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
Cross References
Genesis 49:24But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob: from thence is the shepherd the stone of Israel:
2 Kings 4:29Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins and take my staff in thy hand, and go thy way: and if thou shalt meet any man, salute him not; and if any shall salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
Isaiah 44:12The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yes, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint.
Luke 12:35Let your loins be girt, and your lights burning;
Ephesians 6:14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breast-plate of righteousness;
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 →