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href="/niv/proverbs/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And she rises while it is still night And gives food to her household, And portions to her attendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />She rises also while it is still night, And gives food to her household, And portions to her maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And she rises while it is still night, And gives food to her household And a portion to her young women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And assigns tasks to her maids.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and portions for her female servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and portions for her female servants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />She gets up before daylight to prepare food for her family and for her servants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and their task to her maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />She wakes up while it is still dark and gives food to her family and portions of food to her female slaves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She gets up before daylight to prepare food for her family and to tell her servant women what to do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She rises while it is still night, preparing meals for her family and providing for her women servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />She also gets up while it is still night, and provides food for her household and a portion to her female servants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a portion to her maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, she rises while yet night, "" And gives food to her household, "" And a portion to her girls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Yea, she riseth while yet night, And giveth food to her household, And a portion to her damsels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />She will rise while yet night, and she will give food to her house, and a portion to her girls.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And she hath risen in the night, and given a prey to her household, and victuals to her maidens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And she has risen in the night, and given a prey to her household, and provisions to her maids.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She rises while it is still night, and distributes food to her household, a portion to her maidservants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and tasks for her servant-girls.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />She rises also while it is yet night, and gives food to her household and work to her maids.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />She is risen in the night and has given food to the children in her house, and work to her girls.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And a portion to her maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And she rises by night, and gives food to her household, and <i>appointed</i> tasks to her maidens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/31-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=6506" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">The Virtues of a Noble Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: wat·tā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">She rises</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: bə·‘ō·wḏ (Prep-b:: Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">while it is still</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: lay·lāh (N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">night</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wat·tit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">to provide</a> <a href="/hebrew/2964.htm" title="2964: ṭe·rep̄ (N-ms) -- Prey, food, a leaf. From taraph; something torn, i.e. A fragment, e.g. A fresh leaf, prey, food.">food</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇê·ṯāh (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">for her household</a> <a href="/hebrew/2706.htm" title="2706: wə·ḥōq (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Something prescribed or owed, a statute. From chaqaq; an enactment; hence, an appointment.">and portions</a> <a href="/hebrew/5291.htm" title="5291: lə·na·‘ă·rō·ṯe·hā (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3fs) -- A girl, maiden. Feminine of na'ar; a girl.">for her maidservants.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-8</a></span><br />Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-13.htm">Proverbs 20:13</a></span><br />Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-27.htm">Proverbs 24:27</a></span><br />Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-1.htm">Proverbs 14:1</a></span><br />Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27</a></span><br />She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-6.htm">Genesis 18:6</a></span><br />So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/2-7.htm">Ruth 2:7</a></span><br />She has said, ‘Please let me glean and gather among the sheaves after the harvesters.’ So she came out and has continued from morning until now, except that she rested a short time in the shelter.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a></span><br />and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Titus 2:5</a></span><br />to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a></span><br />As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-39</a></span><br />In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11-12</a></span><br />and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:10-12</a></span><br />For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a></span><br />“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a></span><br />Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">She rises also while it is yet night, and gives meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.</p><p class="hdg">riseth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/3-1.htm">Joshua 3:1</a></b></br> And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">2 Chronicles 36:15</a></b></br> And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Psalm 119:147,148</a></b></br> I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word… </p><p class="hdg">and giveth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25</a></b></br> Behold, I have told you before.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42</a></b></br> And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom <i>his</i> lord shall make ruler over his household, to give <i>them their</i> portion of meat in due season?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Damsels</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-9.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">Day's</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Family</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-14.htm">Food</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-13.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Girls</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Household</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Maidens</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-25.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-20.htm">Night</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/esther/9-22.htm">Portions</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-8.htm">Provides</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Rises</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-22.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Servant-Girls</a> <a href="/psalms/73-16.htm">Task</a> <a href="/exodus/5-19.htm">Tasks</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-16.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/24-61.htm">Damsels</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-13.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/jonah/3-4.htm">Day's</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-21.htm">Family</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-27.htm">Food</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/songs/1-3.htm">Girls</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-27.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-21.htm">Household</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-7.htm">Maidens</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-24.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-18.htm">Night</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-10.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-2.htm">Portions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-7.htm">Provides</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-5.htm">Rises</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-5.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-9.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-11.htm">Servant-Girls</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-13.htm">Task</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-17.htm">Tasks</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-1.htm">Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-6.htm">The afflicted are to be comforted and defended</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">The praise and properties of a good wife</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Hebrew word for "rises" is "קוּם" (qum), which implies a deliberate action, a readiness to face the tasks of the day. In ancient times, rising before dawn was a sign of dedication and commitment, as it required sacrifice and discipline. The phrase "while it is still night" underscores her willingness to work beyond the typical hours, reflecting a heart of service and responsibility. This can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual vigilance, encouraging believers to be proactive in their faith and responsibilities.<p><b>to provide food for her household</b><br />The Hebrew word for "provide" is "נָתַן" (natan), meaning to give or bestow. This indicates not just the act of feeding but a thoughtful provision, ensuring that the needs of her family are met. "Food" in this context is "טֶרֶף" (teref), which can also mean prey or sustenance, suggesting that she actively seeks out what is necessary for her household's well-being. The term "household" refers to all those under her care, emphasizing her role as a nurturer and provider. Historically, the household was the center of economic and social life, and her ability to manage it effectively was crucial.<p><b>and portions for her maidservants</b><br />The word "portions" is "חֹק" (choq), which can mean a statute or prescribed share. This implies fairness and justice in her dealings, ensuring that everyone receives their due. The term "maidservants" is "נַעֲרָה" (na'arah), referring to young women or female servants. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, servants were considered part of the extended household, and their well-being was a reflection of the household's prosperity and the character of its leader. By providing for her maidservants, the virtuous woman demonstrates compassion and leadership, recognizing the value and dignity of every individual in her care.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">And giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.--</span>Gives out food for her household, and the allotted portion of provisions (comp. <a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm" title="Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:">Proverbs 30:8</a>) or work (comp. <a href="/exodus/5-14.htm" title="And the officers of the children of Israel, which Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, Why have you not fulfilled your task in making brick both yesterday and to day, as heretofore?">Exodus 5:14</a>) to her maidens.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - VAV. <span class="cmt_word">She riseth also while it is yet night.</span> 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. ver. 18). Early rising before any great undertaking is continually mentioned in Scripture (see <a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2</a>; <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/57-8.htm">Psalm 57:8</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/7-13.htm">Jeremiah 7:13</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/25-4.htm">Jeremiah 25:4</a>, etc.; <a href="/mark/16-2.htm">Mark 16:2</a>; <a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And giveth meat to her household;</span> <span class="accented">deditquae praedam domesticis suis</span>, Vulgate. The word for "meat" is <span class="accented">tereph</span>, which means "food torn in pieces" with the teeth (<a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Psalm 111:5</a>), and hence food to be eaten. The wife thus early prepares or distributes the food which will be wanted for the day. <span class="cmt_word">And a portion to her maidens.</span> <span class="accented">Chok</span>, "final portion," may apply either to work or food. The Vulgate has <span class="accented">cibaria</span>, "meat;" Septuagint, <span class="greek">ἔργα</span>, "tasks." The former, which is in accordance with <a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Proverbs 30:8</a>, would be merely a repetition of the second clause, the meat mentioned there being here called the allotted portion, and would be simply tautological. If we take it in the sense of "appointed labour," we get a new idea, very congruous with the housewife's activity (comp. <a href="/exodus/5-14.htm">Exodus 5:14</a>, where the same word is used in the case of the enforced labour of the Israelites). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/31-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">She rises</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתָּ֤קָם ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">while it is still</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּע֬וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">night</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֗יְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(lay·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> </span><span class="str2">A twist, night, adversity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to provide</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּתֵּ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">food</span><br /><span class="heb">טֶ֣רֶף</span> <span class="translit">(ṭe·rep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2964.htm">Strong's 2964: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something torn, a fragment, a fresh leaf, prey, food</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for her household</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֵיתָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇê·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and portions</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝חֹ֗ק</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥōq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prescribed or owed, a statute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for her maidservants.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנַעֲרֹתֶֽיהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·na·‘ă·rō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5291.htm">Strong's 5291: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girl, maiden</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/31-15.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:15 She rises also while it is yet (Prov. 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