Bible verse

Proverbs 31:14

She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

Proverbs 31:14 · BSB

Proverbs 31:14 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 31.

10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.

11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value.

12 She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.

13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

15 She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants.

16 She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong.

18 She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.

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Proverbs 31:14 in other translations

KJV

She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

ASV

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

ERV

She is like the merchant-ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

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