“Characteristics of a Godly Woman”

Proverbs 31:10-31, {10} An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. {11} The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. {12} She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. {13} She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight. {14} She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar. {15} She rises also while it is still night and gives food to her household and portions to her maidens. {16} She considers a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard. {17} She girds herself with strength and makes her arms strong. {18} She senses that her gain is good; her lamp does not go out at night. {19} She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hands grasp the spindle. {20} She extends her hand to the poor, and she stretches out 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 makes coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. {23} Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. {24} She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies belts to the tradesmen. {25} Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she smiles at the future. {26} She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. {27} She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. {28} Her children rise up and bless her; her husband also, and he praises her, saying: {29} “Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all.” {30} Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. {31} Give her the product of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.