Proverbs 31:18

Modern English Version

She perceives that her merchandise is profitable; her lamp does not go out at night.

Cross References

Genesis 31:40

It was like this with me: In the day the heat consumed me and the frost by night, and my sleep fled from my eyes.

Job 14:21

His sons come to honor, and he does not know it; and they are brought low, but he does not perceive it.

Psalm 127:2

It is in vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrowful toil; for so He gives His beloved sleep.

Proverbs 31:17

She girds herself with strength and strengthens her arms.

Proverbs 31:19

She puts her hands to the distaff, and her fingers lay hold of the spindle.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil. Laboring night and day so as not to be an expense to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.