¹⁵ She rises also while it is yet night, Gives food to her household, And portions for her servant girls.

⁴² The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?

¹¹ not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

¹ Joshua rose up early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel; and they lodged there before they passed over.

¹⁵ Yahweh, the God of their fathers, sent to them by his messengers, rising up early and sending, because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling-place:

¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

¹⁴⁸ My eyes stay open through the night watches, That I might meditate on your word.

¹³ Don't love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.

¹⁰ Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.

³⁵ Early in the night, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.

²⁵ "Behold, I have told you beforehand.