Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 31:13
13She selects wool and flax and her hands work willingly.
Proverbs 31:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
- New International Version (NIV)She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
- English Standard Version (ESV)She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands.
- New King James Version (NKJV)She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands.
Context of Proverbs 31:13
11Her husband’s heart trusts in her, and he lacks nothing valuable. 12She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and her hands work willingly. 14She is like merchant ships, bringing her sustenance from afar. 15She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and portions for her servant girls.
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דָּ֭רְשָׁה צֶ֣מֶר וּפִשְׁתִּ֑ים וַ֝תַּ֗עַשׂ בְּחֵ֣פֶץ כַּפֶּֽיהָ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 31:13
- Genesis 18:6So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quick! Knead three measures of fine flour and prepare bread loaves!”
- Genesis 24:13Look, I am standing by the spring of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are going out to draw water.
- Genesis 29:9While he was still speaking with them, Rachel came with the flock that belonged to her father (for she was a shepherdess).
- Exodus 2:16Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters who came and drew water. They filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.
- Ruth 2:2Ruth the Moabitess, said to Naomi, “Please let me go out to the field and glean grain behind anyone in whose eyes I may find favor.” Naomi said to her, “Go ahead, my daughter.”
- Isaiah 3:16Moreover Adonai says: “Since the Daughters of Zion are proud, and walk with outstretched necks and seductive eyes, walking and mincing as they go, making a jingling with their feet,
- Isaiah 32:9Rise up, you women at ease, And hear my voice. You complacent daughters, give ear to my words.
- Acts 9:39So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. All the widows were crying, showing all the tunics and other clothing Dorcas had made while she was with them.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11and aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, just as we directed you—
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10For even when we were with you, we would give you this order: if anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.
- 1 Timothy 5:10well known for good deeds, if she raised children, if she showed hospitality, if she washed the feet of the kedoshim, if she helped those in trouble, and if she devoted herself to every good work.
Commentaries on Proverbs 31:13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13She seeketh wood and flax, and worketh willingly, etc. - II. This is the second part of her character, giving the particulars of which it is composed. 1. She did not buy ready woven cloth: she procured the raw material, if wool, most probably from her own flocks; if flax, most probably from her own fields. 2. Here she manufactured; for she worketh willingly with her hands. And all her labor is a cheerful service; her will, her heart, is in it. It needs no…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13Worketh willingly with her hands - Or, worketh with willing hands. The stress laid upon the industrial habits of Israelite matrons may perhaps belong to a time when, as under the monarchy of Judah, those habits were passing away.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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