God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 31:24
24“She makes linen garments and sells them and delivers belts to the merchants.
Proverbs 31:24 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
- New International Version (NIV)She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
- English Standard Version (ESV)She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchant.
- New King James Version (NKJV)She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants.
Context of Proverbs 31:24
22She makes quilts for herself. Her clothes are ⌞made of⌟ linen and purple cloth. 23“Her husband is known at the city gates when he sits with the leaders of the land. “She makes linen garments and sells them and delivers belts to the merchants. 25She dresses with strength and nobility, and she smiles at the future. 26“She speaks with wisdom, and on her tongue there is tender instruction.
Read all of Proverbs 31Proverbs 31:24 word by word
סָדִ֣ין עָ֭שְׂתָה וַתִּמְכֹּ֑ר וַ֝חֲג֗וֹר נָתְנָ֥ה לַֽכְּנַעֲנִֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 31:24
- Proverbs 31:13“She seeks out wool and linen ⌞with care⌟ and works with willing hands.
- 1 Kings 10:28Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue. The king’s traders bought them from Kue for a fixed price.
- Ezekiel 27:16“ ‘People from Syria traded with you because you had so many products. They exchanged emeralds, purple cloth, richly woven cloth, linen, coral, and rubies for your merchandise.
- Luke 16:19“There was a rich man who wore expensive clothes. Every day was like a party to him.
Commentaries on Proverbs 31:24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it - 15. She is here remarkable for carrying on a traffic of splendid and ornamental dresses, or habits, as she is, Proverbs 31:13, for "a coarser manufacture," The סדון sidon is supposed to come from the Arabic; and to signify a kind of loose inner garment, shirt, chemise, or fine muslin covering. Some of these are so exceedingly fine, like the abrooam, that when spread on the grass, they are scarcely discernible. Some…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24Fine linen - Not the same word as in Proverbs 31:22 note; it describes a made-up garment Isaiah 3:23. Merchant - literally, “Canaanite,” i. e., the Phoenician merchant.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. 22-24A hardworking wife helps her husband stand out among community leaders. In ancient Israel, civic leaders met at the city gates to hold trials and make decisions.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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