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Proverbs 31:15

What does Proverbs 31:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 31:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Proverbs 31:15 means

This verse further emphasizes the worthy woman's extraordinary diligence and leadership within her household. Her habit of rising "while it is yet night" demonstrates her commitment to getting a head start on the day's responsibilities, prior to anyone else. She efficiently "giveth food to her household," ensuring their nourishment, and also assigns "their task to her maidens," delegating and managing her staff effectively. This shows her as an organized and proactive manager who ensures her home runs smoothly from the earliest hours.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

She gets up while it is still night, and gives meat to her family, and their food to her servant-girls.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Yea, she riseth while yet night, And giveth food to her household, And a portion to her damsels.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And she hath risen in the night, and given a prey to her household, and victuals to her maidens.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And she riseth while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and the day's work to her maidens.

Context

Following the picture of her strategic provision (verse 14), this verse provides a more immediate, daily example of the worthy woman's discipline and organizational skills. Her early rising and management of the household lead directly into further examples of her broader business acumen and energetic approach to life in the subsequent verses.

v.14She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.

v.15This passage

v.16She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Joshua 3:1

    And Joshua rose up early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel; and they lodged there before they passed over.

  • Proverbs 20:13

    Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

  • Luke 12:42

    And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10

    Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.

  • Romans 12:11

    in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

  • 2 Chronicles 36:15

    And Jehovah, the God of their fathers, sent to them by his messengers, rising up early and sending, because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling-place:

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