Proverbs 31 Woman
"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." — Prov. 31:10
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An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
rare, precious
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The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
trustworthy
Her Character
as a Wife
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She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
kind
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She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight.
works joyfully
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She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
goes extra mile to get choicest goods
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She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And portions to her maidens.
disciplined
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She considers a field and buys it;
From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
enterprising, prudent with money
Her Devotion
as a Homemaker
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She girds herself with strength
And makes her arms strong.
energetic
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She senses that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
good steward
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She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.
diligent
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She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
compassionate, generous
Her Generosity
as a Neighbor