Proverbs 31:10-31

The wife of noble character.
v.10-31 are an acrostic poem.
Praise for her character.
v.10-12 An excellent wife who can find? (Rhetorical question.) A good wife comes from the Lord (19:14) and she (like wisdom, 3:15) is more precious than jewels. Her husband trusts her with his heart and she will enrich his life. She does him good and not harm all the days of her life. In the Bible, Ruth was said to be a woman of noble character (Ru 3:11, worthy woman).
Praise for her activities.
v.13-15 She is an industrious woman providing food for her large household and spinning yarn. She works with willing hands, rising early to get a good start on the day.
v.16-18 She is a woman of financial enterprise, buying a field and operating it at a profit. She sets about her work vigorously and with strength.
v.19-21 She provides warm clothing for her family working hard at the sewing machine. She opens her arms to the poor and needy in her community.
v.22-24 She makes bed coverings and fine clothes for her family. Her husband is well respected in the community. She makes clothing and other items to sell to merchants.
Praise for her wisdom and merit.
v.25-27 She is clothed with strength and dignity and can confidently look to the future. She is wise and gracious in her speech and provides faithful instruction. She watches over all the affairs of her household and is not slothful.
v.28-29 Her children rise and call her blessed and her husband praises her: "many woman do excellent things, but you surpass them all."
v.30-31 She is a woman who fears the Lord and deserves reward and recognition.

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