She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
Ver. 15. She riseth also while it is yet night.] That is, Betime in the morning - "a great while before day," as our Saviour also did to pray. Mar 1:35
And a portion to her maids.] She neither pines nor pampers them, but allows them that which is sufficient. Three things, saith Aristotle, a man owes to his servants: work, meat, and correction, - εργα, τροφην κολασιν