Proverbs 31:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 31:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 31:14 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 31:14 — KJV
“She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.”
— Proverbs 31:14 (KJV)
Proverbs 31:14 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 31:14
“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. wither: Heb. fade”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:14: like, bringeth
“And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:14: like, ships
“Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:14: like, bringeth
“The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:14: merchants, afar
“For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:14: ships, afar
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