Proverbs 31:11-31 ▼

11 The heart of her husband has trusted in her, || And he does not lack spoil.

12 She has done him good, and not evil, || All [the] days of her life.

13 She has sought wool and flax, || And with delight she works [with] her hands.

14 She has been as ships of the merchant, || She brings in her bread from afar.

15 Indeed, she rises while yet night, || And gives food to her household, || And a portion to her girls.

16 She has considered a field, and takes it, || She has planted a vineyard from the fruit of her hands.

17 She has girded her loins with might, || And strengthens her arms.

18 She has perceived when her merchandise [is] good, || Her lamp is not extinguished in the night.

19 She has sent forth her hands on a spindle, || And her hands have held a distaff.

20 She has spread forth her hand to the poor, || Indeed, she sent forth her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of her household from snow, || For all her household are clothed [with] scarlet.

22 She has made ornamental coverings for herself, || Silk and purple [are] her clothing.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, || In his sitting with [the] elderly of [the] land.

24 She has made linen garments, and sells, || And she has given a girdle to the merchant.

25 Strength and honor [are] her clothing, || And she rejoices at a latter day.

26 She has opened her mouth in wisdom, || And the law of kindness [is] on her tongue.

27 She [is] watching the ways of her household, || And she does not eat bread of sloth.

28 Her sons have risen up, and pronounce her blessed, || Her husband, and he praises her,

29 “The daughters who have done worthily [are] many, || You have gone up above them all.”

30 Favor [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain, || A woman fearing YHWH, she may boast herself.

31 Give to her of the fruit of her hands, || And her works praise her in the gates!