Homely Attainments
Proverbs 31:10-27
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.…


There is a trite but apposite moral in the anecdote told of James I on having a girl presented to him who was represented as an English prodigy because she was deeply learned. The person who introduced her boasted of her proficiency in ancient languages. "I can assure your Majesty," said he, "that she can both speak and write Latin, Greek, and Hebrew." "These are rare attainments for a damsel," said James; "but pray tell me, can she spin?"



Parallel Verses
KJV: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

WEB: Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.




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