noble things.

A wife of noble character who can find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

She selects wool and flax and

works with eager hands.

She is like the merchant ships,

bringing her food from afar.

She gets up while it is still dark;

She provides food for her family and

portions for her servant girls.

She considers a field and buys it;

out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

She sets about her work vigorously;

her arms are strong for her tasks.

She sees that her trading is profitable,

and her lamp does not go out at night.

In her hand she holds the distaff and

grasps spindle with her fingers.

She opens her arms to the poor and

extends her hands to the needy.

She has no fear for her household;

for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

She is clothed with strength and dignity;

she can laugh at the days to come.

She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

She watches over the affairs of her household.

Her children arise and call her blessed.