Proverbs 31:18
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
King James Version
In Context
17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
Cross References
Genesis 31:40Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes.
Matthew 25:3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
2 Thessalonians 3:7For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
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 →