Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 31:17
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Proverbs 31:17 Esv
Adam Clarke
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:1-31
The words of Lernuel The fear of God is the leading thought in these meditations; and this in a twofold relation—to the king in his rule in the state, and the woman in her rule in the house. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31
Part IX. THIRD APPENDIX TO THE SECOND COLLECTION . This section contains an ode in praise of the virtuous woman, derived from a different source from that of the words of Agur, and belonging to a different age (see Introduction). It is an acrostic; that is, each verse begins with one of the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, arranged in the usual order. We may compare this mashal with the alphabetical psalms, "Psalmi abcedarii," which are, more or less, of similar... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31
The typical woman I. HER SPHERE . This is domestic. 1 . In marriage. The typical woman is a wife and mother, not a St. Agnes, the mystical bride of Christ, nor even a Virgin Mary. We see her in Sarah, in Naomi, in Hannah, in Eunice. There is invaluable service for the world which only women who are free from the ties of home can accomplish; there is a noble mission for single women. But there is nothing in Scripture, reason, or conscience to suggest that virginity is more holy... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
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
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 31:17-18
Proverbs 31:17-18. She girdeth her loins with strength She uses great diligence and expedition in her employment; for which end, men in those times used to gird up their long and loose garments about their loins. And strengtheneth her arms Puts forth her utmost strength in her business. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good She finds great comfort and good success in her labours. Her candle goeth not out by night Which is not to be taken strictly, but only signifies her... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31
The ideal wife (31:10-31)In the original language this section is an acrostic poem. That is, each of the poem’s twenty-two verses begins with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet in order.A good wife makes the perfect partner. Her husband, knowing this, trusts in her and depends upon her (10-12). She is kind, clever at buying and selling, diligent, conscientious, and a good manager of the household (13-16). She is energetic and tireless, both in helping the family income and in carrying... read more
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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:17
She girdeth her loins with strength ,.... Showing her readiness to every good work; and with what cheerfulness, spirit, and resolution, she set about it, and with what dispatch and expedition she performed it: the allusion is to the girding and tucking up of long garments, wore in the eastern countries, when any work was set about in earnest, which required dispatch; see Luke 17:8 ; the strength of creatures being in their loins, Job 40:16 ; the loins are sometimes put for strength, as... read more