Proverbs 31:13-27

13She is happy to work with her own hands to make clothes with wool and linen.

14She brings special food from far away, like a ship that travels across the sea.

15She gets up while it is still night and she prepares food for her family. She also gives some to her female servants.

16She looks carefully at a field, and she decides to buy it. She uses her own money to plant a vineyard.

17She is strong and she always works hard.

18She knows how to make money as she buys and sells things. Even at night, she is still working.

19She knows how to make cloth.

20She gives money to poor and helpless people.

21All her family have warm clothes to wear. She is not afraid when cold weather comes.

22She makes beautiful cloths to cover the beds. Her own clothes are made with valuable linen and purple cloth.

23People in the city respect her husband. He meets with the other leaders at the city's gate.

24She uses linen to make clothes and she sells them. She makes belts to sell to the traders.

25She shows her strength and people respect her. She is not afraid of what will happen in the future.

26When she speaks, she says wise words. She is kind as she teaches people what is right.

27She always works hard and she takes care of her family.