A wife of noble character who can

find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

Her husband has full confidence in her

and lacks nothing of value.

She brings him good, not harm,

all the days of her life.

She selects wool and flax

and works with eager hands.

She is like the merchant ships,

bringing her food from afar.

She gets up while it is still dark;

she provides food for her family

and portions for her servant girls.

She considers a field and buys it;

out of her earnings she plants a

vineyard.

She sets about her work vigorously;

her arms are strong for her tasks.

She sees that her trading is profitable,

and her lamp does not go out at

night.

In her hand she holds the distaff

and grasps the spindle with her

fingers.

She opens her arms to the poor

and extends her hands to the needy.

When it snows, she has no fear for her

household;

for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

She makes coverings for her bed;

she is clothed in fine linen and

purple.

Her husband is respected at the city

gate,

where he takes his seat among the

elders of the land.

She makes linen garments and sells

them,

and supplies the merchants with

sashes.

She is clothed with strength and

dignity;

she can laugh at the days to come.

She speaks with wisdom,

and 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, and he praises

her:

"Many women do noble things,

but you surpass them all."

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is

fleeting;

but a woman who fears the LORD is

to be praised.

Give her the reward she has earned,

and let her works bring her praise at

the city gate.

Proverbs 31:10-31