Proverbs 31 Woman

The Proverbs 31 Woman :

¹⁰An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. rare, precious ¹¹The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. trustworthy ¹²She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. kind	Her Character as a Wife

¹³She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight. works joyfully ¹⁴She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar. goes extra mile to get choicest goods ¹⁵She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens. disciplined ¹⁶She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard. enterprising, prudent with money ¹⁷She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong. energetic ¹⁸She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. good steward ¹⁹She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle. diligent	Her Devotion as a Homemaker

²⁰She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy. compassionate, generous	Her Generosity as a Neighbor

²¹She is not afraid of the snow for her household, For all her household are clothed with scarlet. provident ²²She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. elegant ²³Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. influential ²⁴She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies belts to the tradesmen. industrious	Her Devotion as a Homemaker

²⁵Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. poised ²⁶She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. wise	Her Influence as a Teacher

²⁷She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. manages her home ²⁸Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband also, and he praises her, saying: praiseworthy ²⁹"Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all." distinguished	Her Effectiveness as a Mother

³⁰Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. God-fearing ³¹Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates. honored	Her Excellence as a Person

~ Proverbs 31:10-31