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Proverbs
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English: World English Bible |
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Proverbs 31 [Context] [Commentary] 
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Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. |
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The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. |
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She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. |
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She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands. |
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She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar. |
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She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. |
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She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. |
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She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong. |
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She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night. |
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She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. |
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She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy. |
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She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet. |
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She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple. |
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Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. |
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She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to the merchant. |
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Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. |
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She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue. |
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She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness. |
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Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: |
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"Many women do noble things, but you excel them all." |
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Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. |
| 31. |
Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates! |
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