Proverbs 31:10-12, 15, 20, 26-27, 29-30

An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.

She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens.

She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy.

She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.

“Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.