Proverbs 31:10-30

10An accomplished woman who can find? Her value is far beyond rubies.

11Her husband’s heart trusts in her, and he lacks nothing valuable.

12She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.

13She selects wool and flax and her hands work willingly.

14She is like merchant ships, bringing her sustenance from afar.

15She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and portions for her servant girls.

16She considers a field and buys it. From the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.

17She girds herself with strength and invigorates her arms.

18She discerns that her business is good. Her lamp never goes out at night.

19She extends her hands to the spindle and her palm grasps the spinning wheel.

20She spreads out her palms to the poor, and extends her hands to the needy.

21She is not afraid of snow for her house, for her whole household is clothed in scarlet wool.

22She makes her own luxurious coverings. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

23Her husband is respected at the city gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.

24She makes linen garments and sells them and supplies sashes to the merchants.

25Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the days to come.

26She opens her mouth with wisdom— a lesson of kindness is on her tongue.

27She watches over the affairs of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28Her children arise and bless her, her husband also praises her:

29“Many daughters have excelled, but you surpass them all.”

30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears Adonai will be praised.