Proverbs 31:24
She made linen cloth, and sold it; and gave a girdle to a merchant.
Wycliffe Modern Spelling
In The King James Version
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
In Context
Cross References
Judges 14:12To which Samson spake, I shall put forth to you a problem, that is, a doubtful word and privy, and if ye solve it to me within (the) seven days of the feast, I shall give to you thirty linen clothes, and coats of the same number; (To whom Samson said, I shall put forth a problem, or a riddle, to you, and if ye solve it for me within the seven days of the feast, I shall give you thirty linen clothes, and the same number of coats;)
Proverbs 31:13She sought wool and flax; and wrought by the counsel of her hands. (She sought out wool and flax; and skillfully worked them with her hands.)
Proverbs 31:19She put her hands to the wharve, and her fingers took the spindle.
Luke 16:19There was a rich man, and (he) was clothed in purple, and white silk, and ate every day shiningly.
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 →