Proverbs 31:13 describes the woman seeking wool and flax—the raw materials for the linen garments she later sells in 31:24.

Proverbs 31:19 shows her spinning with distaff and spindle—the manufacturing step before making and selling linen garments.

In Proverbs 31:22, she clothes herself in fine linen; here she sells linen garments. The same material shows her skill both for personal use and commerce.

Proverbs 31:14 describes her importing food like a merchant ship; here she exports linen goods. Both highlight her entrepreneurial trade within the same poem.