Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
She seeks out wool and flax, working with eager hands.
New American Standard Bible
And works with her
King James Version
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
Holman Bible
and works with willing hands.
A Conservative Version
She seeks wool and flax, and works willingly with her hands.
American Standard Version
She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.
Amplified
She looks for wool and flax
And works with willing hands in delight.
Bible in Basic English
She gets wool and linen, working at the business of her hands.
Darby Translation
She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
Julia Smith Translation
She sought wool and flax, and she will work in delight with her hands.
King James 2000
She seeks wool, and flax, and works willingly with her hands.
Lexham Expanded Bible
She seeks wool and flax, and she works with the diligence of {her hands}.
Modern King James verseion
She seeks wool and flax, and works willingly with her hands.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
She occupieth wool and flax, and laboureth gladly with her hands.
NET Bible
She obtains wool and flax, and she is pleased to work with her hands.
New Heart English Bible
She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands.
The Emphasized Bible
She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands:
Webster
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
World English Bible
She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands.
Youngs Literal Translation
She hath sought wool and flax, And with delight she worketh with her hands.
Themes
Business life » Fidelity » Industry
Industry » Characteristic of Godly women
Labour » Woman's » Manual labour
Labour » Manual, done by women
Sheep » Wool of, made into clothing
Speech/communication » Who speaks wisdom
Virtues » Industry » Commended
Wives » Good » Are diligent and prudent
Woman » Often engaged in » Spinning
Woman » Good and virtuous, described
Women » Work of » Manual labour
Women » Virtuous, held in high estimation
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 31:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
An Excellent Woman
12 She will bring good to him never evil every day of her life. 13 She seeks out wool and flax, working with eager hands. 14 She is like a seagoing ship that brings her food from far away.
Cross References
Genesis 18:6-8
Abraham hurried into the tent and told Sarah, "Quick! Take three measures of the best flour, knead it, and make some flat bread."
Genesis 24:13-14
I've stationed myself here by the spring as the women of the town come to draw water.
Genesis 24:18-20
"Drink, sir!" she replied as she quickly lowered her jug on her arm to offer him a drink.
Genesis 29:9-10
While he was still talking with them, Rachel arrived with her father's sheep, since she was a shepherdess.
Exodus 2:16
Meanwhile, the seven daughters of a certain Midianite priest would come to draw water in order to fill water troughs for their father's sheep.
Ruth 2:2-3
Ruth the Moabite told Naomi, "Please allow me to go out to the fields and glean grain behind anyone who shows me kindness." So Naomi replied, "Go ahead, my daughter."
Ruth 2:23
So Ruth continued to stay close to the young women who worked for Boaz, gathering grain until both the barley and wheat harvests were complete, all the while living with her mother-in-law.
Isaiah 3:16-24
The LORD also says: "Because Zion's women are so haughty, and walk with outstretched necks, flirting with their eyes, prancing along as they walk, and making tinkling noises with their ankle bracelets,
Isaiah 32:9-11
"As for you ladies of leisure Get up and listen to my voice! You daughters who feel so complacent hear what I have to say!
Acts 9:39-40
So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him upstairs. All the widows gathered around Peter, crying and showing him all the shirts and coats Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Also, make it your goal to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you,
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
While we were with you, we gave this order: "If anyone doesn't want to work, he shouldn't eat."
1 Timothy 5:10
She must be well known for her good actions as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.
1 Timothy 5:14
Therefore, I want younger widows to remarry, have children, manage their homes, and not give the enemy any chance to ridicule them.
Titus 2:5
to be sensible and pure, to manage their households, to be kind, and to submit themselves to their husbands. Otherwise, the word of God may be discredited.