Proverbs 31:14-18

The Woman Who Fears the Lord

¹⁴ She is like the ships of the merchant;
she brings her food from afar.
¹⁵ She _x rises while it is yet night
and _y provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.
¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
¹⁷ She _z dresses herself ₁ with strength
and makes her arms strong.
¹⁸ She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.

1. Cross References
   Proverbs 20:13
   Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.
   
2. Cross References
   Luke 12:42
   And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
   Psalms 111:5
   He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
   
3. Cross References
   Proverbs 31:25
   Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.