She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.
This portrait of virtue is not idle poetry; it teaches both women what they must become and men what they must seek. Mark how much hangs on the mothers, the piety and prosperity of entire households, the faith of generations to come. A man who means to prosper must reckon with his wife; her wisdom and goodness are the foundation.
AI summary
Commenting on Proverbs 31:10-31
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a portion to her maidens. (i) She prepares their food early.
Pro 31:15 With this diligence in her duties she is not a long sleeper, who is not awakened till the sun is up; but 15 ו She riseth up while it is yet night, And giveth food to her house, And the fixed portion to her maidens. The fut. consec.