Devine Scripture

Proverbs 31:18

Proverbs chapter 31 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable; Her lamp goeth not out by night.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable; Her lamp goeth not out by night.

Context

v.17She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.

v.18This passage

v.19She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.

Cross references

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

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:7

    For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:9

    For ye remember, brethren, our labor and travail: working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

  • Psalms 127:2

    It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; Forso he giveth unto his beloved sleep.

  • Matthew 25:3

    For the foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them:

  • Genesis 31:40

    Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep fled from mine eyes.