Hymn to a good wife / the virtuous woman Proverbs 31:1 (KJV) Proverbs 31 [31:1] The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. [2] What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? [3] Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. [4] It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: [5] Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. [6] Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. [7] Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. [8] Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. [9] Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. the virtuous woman (KJV) [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. [31] Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Hymn to a good wife - (TMB) (10) A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. (11) Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. (12) Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. (13) She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. (14) Shes like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises. (15) Shes up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. (16) She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money shes put aside, plants a garden. (17) First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. (18) She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day. (19) Shes skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. (20) Shes quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. (21) She doesnt worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear. (22) She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks. (23) Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. (24) She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. (25) Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile. (26) When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. (27) She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive. (28) Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: (29) Many women have done wonderful things, but youve outclassed them all! (30) Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-GOD. (31) Give her everything she deserves! Festoon her life with praises!
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