The Proverbs 31 Woman and industriousness

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 Devotionas 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 Effectivenessas 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.