American Standard Version
Proverbs 31:15
15She riseth also while it is yet night,And giveth food to her household,And their task to her maidens.
Proverbs 31:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
- New International Version (NIV)She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.
- English Standard Version (ESV)She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.
- New King James Version (NKJV)She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.
Context of Proverbs 31:15
13She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands. 14She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens. 16She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.
Read all of Proverbs 31Proverbs 31:15 word by word
וַתָּ֤קָם׀ בְּע֬וֹד לַ֗יְלָה וַתִּתֵּ֣ן טֶ֣רֶף לְבֵיתָ֑הּ וְ֝חֹ֗ק לְנַעֲרֹתֶֽיהָ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 31:15
- Joshua 3:1And Joshua rose up early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel; and they lodged there before they passed over.
- 2 Chronicles 36:15And Jehovah, the God of their fathers, sent to them by his messengers, rising up early and sending, because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling-place:
- Psalms 119:147I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.
- Mark 1:35And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up and went out, and departed into a desert place, and there prayed.
- Romans 12:11in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
- Matthew 24:25Behold, I have told you beforehand.
- Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?
Commentaries on Proverbs 31:15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15She riseth also while it is yet night - 4. She is an economist of time; and when the nights are long, and the days short, her family not only spend a part of the evening after sunset in domestic labor, but they all arise before daylight, and prepare the day's food, that they may not have their labor interrupted. To those who are going to the fields, and to the flocks, she gives the food necessary for the day: טרף teref, prey, a term taken from hunting…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15A portion to her maidens - The daily task assigned to each at the same time as the daily food. Compare Proverbs 30:8; Exodus 5:14.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-31Verses 10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-15The wife works to provide food and clothing for her family.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-3110-31. This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In Hebrew the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order (compare Introduction to Poetical Books). Who ... woman--The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare Pr 18:22; 19:14). virtuous--literally, "of strength," that is, moral courage…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 31
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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