Proverbs 31:18
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night.
In context
15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. 16 She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. 17 She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. 19 She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. 20 She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 31:18 in the KJV
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: Her candle goeth not out by night.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 31:18 in the NIV
She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.