Proverbs 31:14
“She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.”
What does Proverbs 31:14 mean?
“Proverbs 31:14” in the King James Version says, “She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.” This line belongs to the closing chapter of Proverbs, the section often titled “The words of king Lemuel,” where a mother instructs her son about the kind of…
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“She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.” (Proverbs 31:14, KJV) Proverbs 31:14 offers a striking picture: a woman compared to “the merchants' ships.” In a single line, God presents a portrait of purposeful movement, wise provision, and patient…
Read devotionalPrayer“Like the Merchants’ Ships”: A Prayer for Diligence, Provision, and Faithful Stewardship
Holy and gracious Father, I come before You with reverence and thanksgiving, lifting my heart to You in worship, because You are the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Your wisdom is pure, Your care is constant, and Your provision never fails. Today I pray with Proverbs 31:14…
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