Proverbs 31:15
Yea, she riseth while yet night, And giveth food to her household, And a portion to her damsels.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
14She hath been as ships of the merchant, From afar she bringeth in her bread.
16She hath considered a field, and taketh it, From the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15And Jehovah, God of their fathers, sendeth unto them by the hand of His messengers — rising early and sending — for He hath had pity on His people, and on His habitation,
Proverbs 20:13Love not sleep, lest thou become poor, Open thine eyes — be satisfied [with] bread.
Matthew 24:25Lo, I did tell you beforehand.
Luke 12:42And the Lord said, 'Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the lord shall set over his household, to give in season the wheat measure?
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 →