Proverbs 31:16 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | KJV

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She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

The verse points to a large sphere of feminine activity, strikingly in contrast with the degradation to which woman in the East has now fallen.

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

She considereth a field.— Fixes upon a suitable one for purchase.

With the fruit of her hands.—

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

She considereth a field, and buyeth it The field are the Scriptures, in which are hid the rich treasures of Gospel doctri…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

This is the description of a virtuous woman of those times, but the general outlines equally apply to every age and nation. She is very careful to …

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