She seeks wool, and flax, and works willingly with her hands. Treasury of Scripture worketh Genesis 18:6-8 And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it... Genesis 24:13,14,18-20 Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water... Genesis 29:9,10 And while he yet spoke with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep; for she kept them... Exodus 2:16 Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. Ruth 2:2,3,23 And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace... Isaiah 3:16-24 Moreover the LORD said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes... Isaiah 32:9-11 Rise up, you women that are at ease; hear my voice, you careless daughters; give ear to my speech... Acts 9:39,40 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping... 1 Thessalonians 4:11 And that you study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat... 1 Timothy 5:10,14 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet... Titus 2:5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
Context The Virtues of Noble Woman
10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11The heart of her husband does safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13She seeks wool, and flax, and works willingly with her hands. 14She is like the merchants' ships; she brings her food from afar. 15She rises also while it is yet night, and gives meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16She considers a field, and buys it: with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. 17She girds her loins with strength, and strengthens her arms. 18She perceives that her merchandise is good: her candle goes not out by night. 19She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20She stretches out her hand to the poor; yes, she reaches forth her hands to the needy. 21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22She makes herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. 24She makes fine linen, and sells it; and delivers girdles to the merchant. 25Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26She opens her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27She looks well to the ways of her household, and eats not the bread of idleness. 28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. 29Many daughters have done virtuously, but you excel them all. 30Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.
Douay-Rheims Bible
She hath sought wool and flax, and hath wrought by the counsel of her hands.
Darby Bible Translation
She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
King James Bible
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
Young's Literal Translation
She hath sought wool and flax, And with delight she worketh with her hands.
|
    |