His Eye is On the Sparrow

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

A Virtuous Woman

Who can find a virtuous woman for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, So that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and fl aux, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night and giveth meal to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor: yea she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. she maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles to the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a women that feareth the Lord, She shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Proverbs 31 Beautiful Poetry by the Words of King Lemuel; lessons taught from the prophecy of his mother...Just a little inspiration on this lovely Thursday!

1 comment:

Jacy said...

Proverbs 31 has always been a favorite of mine! Thanks for this great read and reminder! love you