THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN

Who can fine a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provide food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. She considers a field and buys it; from her profit she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamb does not go at night. She stretches her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches her hand to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for her self; her clothed is fine linen and purple. Her husband is know in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies saches for her merchants. Strength and honor are her cloththing; she shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth in wisdom, and on her tongue is he law of kindness. She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praises her. Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but the woman who fears the lord she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates. #Wordcity