Proverbs 31:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

She carefully thinks about a piece of land and buys it. With the money she has earned from her own work, she plants a vineyard.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes a woman who makes wise business decisions and invests the money she has earned through her own hard work.

📚 Historical Context

Proverbs 31 is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, often attributed to King Solomon, and it portrays an ideal woman of valor in ancient Israelite society, emphasizing her role in family and economic matters. In that culture, women were actively involved in household management, including financial decisions like purchasing land, which was crucial for agriculture and family stability. This verse highlights her prudent and industrious nature in a time when farming was central to daily life and economic security.

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