Proverbs 31:18

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 31:18

BSB
She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.
AKJV
She perceives that her merchandise is good: her candle goes not out by night.
CPDV
She has tasted and seen that her tasks are good; her lamp shall not be extinguished at night.
ERV
She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: her lamp goeth not out by night.
NHEB
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.
SMT
She tasted that her traffic is good: her light will not go out by night.

Commentary for Proverbs 31:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 31:18
Summary
Woman perceives business success
Event
Woman recognizes business prosperity
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Teaching