Proverbs 31:10-31

A woman of noble character is hard to find. She is far more valuable than precious jewels. Her husband can trust her, and she enriches his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. Like merchant ships, she brings in food from far away. She gets up before dawn to prepare food for her family and a portion for her maidens. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. She watches for bargains; her lamp does not go out at night. Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. She does not fear winter because she has clothed her family in warm clothes. She makes her own bedspreads; her clothing is of fine linen and purple. Her husband is well known and takes his seat among the leaders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to the merchant. Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs with no fear of the future. She speaks with wisdom; faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is vain, but the woman who fears the LORD is to be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done, and let her deeds bring her public praise.