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The Proverbs 31 Woman.
Posted : 7 Oct, 2010 01:16 PM
The Proverbs 31 Woman :
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An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
rare, precious
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The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
trustworthy
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She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
kind
Her Character
as a Wife
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She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight.
works joyfully
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She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
goes extra mile to get choicest goods
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She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And portions to her maidens.
disciplined
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She considers a field and buys it;
From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
enterprising, prudent with money
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She girds herself with strength
And makes her arms strong.
energetic
18She senses that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
good steward
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She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.
diligent
Her Devotion
as a Homemaker
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She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
compassionate, generous
Her Generosity
as a Neighbor
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She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
provident
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She makes coverings for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
elegant
23Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
influential
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She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies belts to the tradesmen.
industrious
Her Devotion
as a Homemaker
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Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future.
poised
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She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
wise
Her Influence
as a Teacher
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She looks well to the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
manages her home
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Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
praiseworthy
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"Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all."
distinguished
Her Effectiveness
as a Mother
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Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
God-fearing
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Give her the product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.
honored
Her Excellence
as a Person
~ Proverbs 31:10-31
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