Proverbs 31:18
“She perceiueth that her merchandise is good; her candle goeth not out by night.”
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Proverbs 31:18 Context
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her handes she planteth a Uineyard. 17She girdeth her loynes with strength, and strengtheneth her armes. 18She perceiueth that her merchandise is good; her candle goeth not out by night. 19She layeth her handes to the spindle, and her handes hold the distaffe. 20She stretcheth out her hand to the poore, yea she reacheth foorth her handes to the needy.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 31:18
She perceiveth that her merchandise [is] good: her candle goeth not out by night.
- King James Version
She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.
- American Standard Version (1901)
She sees that her marketing is of profit to her: her light does not go out by night.
- Basic English Bible
She perceiveth that her earning is good; her lamp goeth not out by night.
- Darby Bible
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
- Webster's Bible
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.
- World English Bible
She hath perceived when her merchandise [is] good, Her lamp is not extinguished in the night.
- Youngs Literal Bible
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good; her lamp goeth not out by night.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 31:18
31:18 Perceiveth - She finds great comfort in her labours. Her candle - Which is not to be taken strictly, but only signifies her unwearied care and industry.