箴言 31:10-22 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31

The virtuous housewife I. HER INFLUENCE IN THE SPHERE OF HOME . ( Proverbs 31:10-22 .) 1 . Her exceeding worth. ( Proverbs 31:10-12 .) A costly treasure not everywhere to be found; no commonplace blessing: an ornament and a joy above all that earth affords of rare and beautiful. A treasure on which the heart of the possessor ever dwells with delight. "Continual comfort in a face, The lineaments of gospel books." She is the rich source of revenue to her husband... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31

Christian womanhood If Solomon did write these words, we need not he surprised that he speaks of the rarity of the ideal woman; for she is hardly to be found in a crowded harem. It is the Christian home that contains her. We look at— I. HER CHARACTERISTICS . And these are: 1 . Piety. "She feareth the Lord" ( Proverbs 31:30 ). She has within her the spirit of reverence, and the life she lives is one in which worship and the study of the will of God have no small share. She... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:11

BETH . The heart of her husband cloth safely trust in her. The husband of such a wife goes forth to his daily occupations, having full confidence in her whom he leaves at home, that she will act discreetly, and promote his interests while he is absent (see the contrast in Proverbs 7:20 ). So that he shall have no need of spoil; rather, he shall not lack gain ( shalal ) . The wife manages domestic concerns so well that her husband finds his honest gains increase, and sees his... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:12

GIMEL . She will do him good and not evil (comp. Ec Proverbs 26:1-3 ). She is consistent in her conduct towards her husband, always pursuing his best interests. All the days of her life; in good times or bad, in the early spring time of young affection, and in the waning years of declining age. Her love, based on high principles, knows no change or diminution. The old commentator refers to the conduct of St. Monies to her unbelieving and unfaithful husband, narrated by St. Augustine in... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:13

DALETH . She seeketh wool, and flax. She pays attention to these things, as materials for clothing and domestic uses. Wool has been used for clothing from the earliest times (see Le 13:47; Job 31:20 , etc.), and flax was largely cultivated for the manufacture of linen, the processes of drying, peeling, hackling, and spinning being well understood (see Joshua 2:6 ; Isaiah 19:9 ; Jeremiah 13:1 , etc.). The prohibition about mixing wool and flax in a garment ( Deuteronomy 22:11 )... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:14

HE . She is like the merchants' ships. She is like them in that she extends her operations beyond her own immediate neighbourhood, and bringeth her food from afar, buying in the best markets and on advantageous terms, without regard to distance, and being always on the look out to make honest profit. Septuagint, "She is like a ship trading from a distance, and she herself gathereth her livelihood.'' The expressions in the text point to active commercial operations by sea as well as land,... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:15

VAV . She riseth also while it is yet night. Before dawn she is up and stirring, to be ready for her daily occupation. A lamp is always kept burning at night in Eastern houses, and as it is of very small dimensions, the careful housewife has to rise at midnight to replenish the oil, and she often then begins her household work by grinding the corn or preparing something for next day's meals (comp. Proverbs 31:18 ). Early rising before any great undertaking is continually mentioned in... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:16

ZAYIN . She considereth a field, and buyeth it. She turns her attention to a certain field, the possession of which is for some cause desirable; and, after due examination and consideration, she buys it. One is reminded of Christ's parable of the treasure hidden in a field, which the finder sold all that he had to purchase ( Matthew 13:44 ). With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. Her prudent management and economy give her means to buy vines and plant a vineyard, and... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:17

KHETH . She girdeth her loins with strength ( Proverbs 31:25 ). This seems at first sight a strange assertion to make concerning one of the weaker sex; but the phrase is metaphorically expressive of the energy and force with which she prepares herself for her work. Strength and vigour are, as it were, the girdle which she binds round her waist to enable her to conduct her operations with case and freedom. So we have a similar metaphor boldly applied to God ( Psalms 93:1 ): "The Lord... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:18

TETH . She perceiveth that her merchandise is good ; Vulgate, Gustavit et vidit quia bona est negotiatio ejus, where the paraphrase, "she tastes and sees," expresses the meaning of the verb taam here used. Her prudence and economy leave her a large surplus profit, which she contemplates with satisfaction. There is no suspicion of arrogance or conceit, The pleasure that is derived from duty done and successfully conducted business is legitimate and healthy, a providential reward of good... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:18

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