PROVERBS 31 woman
A Proverbs 31 woman is said to be worth far more than rubies!
A woman who is able to keep an unruffled and systematic household;
... attends to all the needs of her children and husband;
....adeptly handles her husband's earnings and at the same time able to earn on her own;
....provides material luxuries to her household;
....supports her husband's career, allowing him to receive respect in the community,
....gets involved in charitable works and community service;
....ably does physical tasks; AND
despite all of the above demands, remain poised, beautiful and most importantly, sane, is definitely worth more than rubies...
And pity to the man who lets a priceless gem slip out of his hands...
Note: Proverbs 31:10-31 was written thousands of years ago but seems to describe the independent woman of the modern times who has to juggle between home and career.
What is the wife of noble character? Here is what the Bible says...
11 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
A woman who is able to keep an unruffled and systematic household;
... attends to all the needs of her children and husband;
....adeptly handles her husband's earnings and at the same time able to earn on her own;
....provides material luxuries to her household;
....supports her husband's career, allowing him to receive respect in the community,
....gets involved in charitable works and community service;
....ably does physical tasks; AND
despite all of the above demands, remain poised, beautiful and most importantly, sane, is definitely worth more than rubies...
And pity to the man who lets a priceless gem slip out of his hands...
Note: Proverbs 31:10-31 was written thousands of years ago but seems to describe the independent woman of the modern times who has to juggle between home and career.
What is the wife of noble character? Here is what the Bible says...
11 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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