She perceiveth
2938 {2938} Primeטָעַםta`am{taw-am'}
A primitive root; to taste; figuratively to perceive.
z8804 <8804> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851) Mood - Perfect (See H8816) Count - 12562
that
x3588 (3588) Complementכִּיkiy{kee}
A primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjugation or adverb; often largely modified by other particles annexed.
her merchandise
5504 {5504} Primeסַחַרcachar{sakh'-ar}
From H5503; profit (from trade).
[ is] good:
2896 {2896} Primeטוֹבtowb{tobe}
From H2895; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural ( good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb ( well).
her candle
5216 {5216} Primeנִירniyr{neer}
From a primitive root (see H5214 and H5135) properly meaning to glisten; a lamp (that is, the burner) or light (literally or figuratively).
goeth not out
3518 {3518} Primeכָּבָהkabah{kaw-baw'}
A primitive root; to expire or (causatively) to extinguish (fire, light, anger).
z8799 <8799> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851) Mood - Imperfect (See H8811) Count - 19885
x3808 (3808) Complementלֹאlo'{lo}
lo; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abstract negation); by implication no; often used with other particles.
by night.
3915 {3915} Primeלַיִלlayil{lah'-yil}
From the same as H3883; properly a twist (away of the light), that is, night; figuratively adversity. |
Proverbs 31:17-18
_ _ To energy she adds a watchfulness in bargains, and a protracted and painful industry. The last clause may figuratively denote that her prosperity (compare Proverbs 24:20) is not short lived. |
Proverbs 31:18
Perceiveth — She finds great comfort in her labours. Her candle — Which is not to be taken strictly, but only signifies her unwearied care and industry. |
- her candle:
Genesis 31:40 [Thus] I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes.
Psalms 127:2 [It is] vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: [for] so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Matthew 25:3-10 They that [were] foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: ... And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
1 Thessalonians 2:9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; ... Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
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