10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
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We just put v28-29 on my grandmother's grave. She set a very good example for her grandchildren.
That's awesome. We need good examples
In a nutshell: V11 her husband doesn't have to worry that she will squander his hard earned income. V12 she does good and never evil to her husband V13 she is not lazy, she is productive V14,15 she puts effort into providing her family with nutritious, satisfying meals V16 she seeks ways to use her homemaking skills to bring in some extra income V17 she doesn't lay around and become physically weak, she works and that makes her physically fit V18,19she uses the best quality items she can afford and isn't too good to work into the nighttime of need be V20 she takes a portion from her hard work and help those less fortunate than her V21 she makes sure her family has what they need for whatever the weather brings V22 she's not a slob, she takes care of herself and her appearance V23a woman like this is the pride of a man of stature V24 see v16 V25 she thinks about how to prepare for future needs. She doesn't fall apart during hard times because of it. V26 she uses her words carefully and kindly V27 she doesn't waste time. She isn't idle. She is constantly thinking about how to help her family V28 she is valued and respected by her family