Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. New Living Translation She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the night. English Standard Version She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. Berean Standard Bible She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night. King James Bible She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. New King James Version She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. New American Standard Bible She senses that her profit is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. NASB 1995 She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. NASB 1977 She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. Legacy Standard Bible She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. Amplified Bible She sees that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out, but it burns continually through the night [she is prepared for whatever lies ahead]. Christian Standard Bible She sees that her profits are good, and her lamp never goes out at night. Holman Christian Standard Bible She sees that her profits are good, and her lamp never goes out at night. American Standard Version She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable; Her lamp goeth not out by night. Contemporary English Version She knows when to buy or sell, and she stays busy until late at night. English Revised Version She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: her lamp goeth not out by night. GOD'S WORD® Translation She sees that she is making a good profit. Her lamp burns late at night. Good News Translation She knows the value of everything she makes, and works late into the night. International Standard Version She is confident that her profits are sufficient. Her lamp does not go out at night. Majority Standard Bible She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night. NET Bible She knows that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out in the night. New Heart English Bible She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night. Webster's Bible Translation She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. World English Bible She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn’t go out by night. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionShe has perceived when her merchandise [is] good, "" Her lamp is not extinguished in the night. Young's Literal Translation She hath perceived when her merchandise is good, Her lamp is not extinguished in the night. Smith's Literal Translation She tasted that her traffic is good: her light will not go out by night. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleShe hath tasted and seen that her traffic is good: her lamp shall not be put out in the night. Catholic Public Domain Version She has tasted and seen that her tasks are good; her lamp shall not be extinguished at night. New American Bible She enjoys the profit from her dealings; her lamp is never extinguished at night. New Revised Standard Version She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleShe perceives that her merchandise is good; her lamp does not go out all night. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated She has tasted that her merchandise is good and her lamp does not go out all night. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917She perceiveth that her merchandise is good; Her lamp goeth not out by night. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she finds by experience that working is good; and her candle goes not out all night. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Virtues of a Noble Woman…17She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong. 18She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night. 19She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.… Cross References Genesis 1:31 And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day. Ecclesiastes 9:10 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. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 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. Ephesians 6:7-8 Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, / because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. Matthew 25:21 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ 1 Timothy 5:10 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. Titus 2:7-8 In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, / and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us. Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 1 Peter 4:10-11 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Isaiah 3:10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. Treasury of Scripture She perceives that her merchandise is good: her candle goes not out by night. perceiveth or tasteth 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. Psalm 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: … Jump to Previous Candle Extinguished Gain Good Lamp Merchandise Night Perceives Perceiveth Profit Profitable Senses TradingJump to Next Candle Extinguished Gain Good Lamp Merchandise Night Perceives Perceiveth Profit Profitable Senses TradingProverbs 31 1. Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance6. The afflicted are to be comforted and defended 10. The praise and properties of a good wife She sees The Hebrew word for "sees" is "טָעֲמָה" (ta'amah), which implies a deep understanding or discernment. This suggests that the virtuous woman possesses wisdom and insight, allowing her to evaluate her efforts and recognize their value. In a spiritual sense, this discernment is a gift from God, enabling her to make decisions that align with His will. Her ability to "see" is not just physical but spiritual, reflecting a heart attuned to God's guidance. that her gain is good her lamp is not extinguished at night "Inde ubi prima quies medio jam noctis abactae Hebrew She seesטָ֭עֲמָה (ṭā·‘ă·māh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2938: To taste, to perceive that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction her gain סַחְרָ֑הּ (saḥ·rāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5504: Commerce, gain [is] good, ט֣וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and her lamp נֵרָֽהּ׃ (nê·rāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5216: A lamp, light is not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no extinguished יִכְבֶּ֖ה (yiḵ·beh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3518: To be quenched or extinguished, to go out at night. בַלַּ֣יְלָה (ḇal·lay·lāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity Links Proverbs 31:18 NIVProverbs 31:18 NLT Proverbs 31:18 ESV Proverbs 31:18 NASB Proverbs 31:18 KJV Proverbs 31:18 BibleApps.com Proverbs 31:18 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 31:18 Chinese Bible Proverbs 31:18 French Bible Proverbs 31:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable (Prov. 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