She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
coverings of tapestry--or, "coverlets," that is, for beds. silk--or, "linen" (compare Exo 26:1; Exo 27:9) and purple--that is, the most costly goods.
Pro 31:22 From the protecting, and at the same time ornamental clothing of the family, the poet proceeds to speak of the bed-places, and of the attire of the housewife: 22 מ She prepareth for herself pillows; Linen and purple is her raiment. Regarding מרבדּים (with ב raphatum), vid., at Pro 7:16.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry,.... For the furniture and ornament of her house, or for her bed; which may signify the ordinances of the Gospel, and the decent, orderly, and beautiful administration of them, wherein the church has communion with her Lord; see Sol 1:16.