She Wears It Well
She Wears It Well Proverbs 31:25 Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. Insight Clothing is here referred to metaphorically to indicate that her appearance is one of strength and dignity. She is no shameful weakling. Also she can laugh at the future, that …
Resourcefully Diligent
Resourcefully Diligent Proverbs 31:24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants. Insight Not only has she sufficient to clothe her household and herself, but her unwearying industry enables her to produce linen garments and girdles for the caravan-merchants, who readily purchase the work of …
Her Husbands Reputation
Her Husbands Reputation Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. Insight Her husband too is honored and esteemed. His place as sitting among the elders of the land implies that he occupied a seat in the gate of the …
Leadership
Leadership Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. Insight A noble woman enhances her husband’s standing among those who transact legal and judicial affairs at the city gate among the elders. Though she is obviously competent, she functions in …
His Royal Apparel
His Royal Apparel Proverbs 31:22 She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. Insight Typically, the fine linen and purple picture, as in the tabernacle hangings, practical righteousness and royal glory. In the rich man referred to above, we see how one could be outwardly covered …
He Trusts Her
He Trusts Her Proverbs 31:21–22 She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. Insight Cold weather does not cause this woman to panic for her household; she is prepared …
A Priceless Woman
A Priceless Woman Proverbs 31:20 She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. Insight Whether it be sewing or cooking, taking care of the children or assisting her husband in family business, she is faithfully doing her share. Note that she works …
Open My Eyes
Open My Eyes Proverbs 31:19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. Insight This verse has reference to the ancient custom, which is still prevalent among some Eastern peoples, of spinning without the use of a wheel. They hold the distaff in one …
Your Best For His Glory
Your Best For His Glory Proverbs 31:18 She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. Insight In her labor she finds profit, nor does her lamp go out by night, for she realizes the importance of being ever watchful as well as …
Ready For Service
Ready For Service Proverbs 31:17 She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. Insight The girding of the loins for service may well remind us of that subjection to the truth of God which ever marks out the devoted soul; for it is with the truth the loins are …