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Proverbs 31

Proverbs 31:14

The Virtues of a Noble Woman · Proverbs 31:10–31
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Translations

Modern
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
Traditional
She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Literal
She is like the ships of a merchant—from afar she brings in her bread.
Latin
Facta est quasi navis institoris, de longe portans panem suum.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

Notes

Proverbs 31:13–15

The wife works to provide food and clothing for her family.

Proverbs 31:10–31

Proverbs concludes with a strong poem honoring the virtuous wife. The acrostic format makes it feel complete and helps students learn.

Theme notes and profiles

Ruth Laziness and Hard Work

Glossary

Acrostic Beauty Family Life and Relations Flax Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Spinner, Spinning

Topics

Commerce: Increased the Wealth of Nations and Individuals Economics: Household Industry: Characteristic of Godly Women Industry: General Scriptures Concerning Poetry: Acrostic Ships of Industrious Women Wife: Domestic Duties of Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Good are Diligent and Prudent Woman: Good and Virtuous, Described Woman: Often Engaged in Spinning Women in Business Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Women: Virtuous, Held in High Estimation