Every now and then, I
realize again that my wife’s frugality and skills benefit me greatly and yet I
never thought about such things when we were dating.
This is Proverbs
31:10-31
31:10 Who can find a
virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 31:11 The heart of her
husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 31:12
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 31:13 She seeketh wool,
and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 31:14 She is like the
merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 31:15 She riseth also while
it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her
maidens. 31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her
hands she planteth a vineyard. 31:17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and
strengtheneth her arms. 31:18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her
candle goeth not out by night. 31:19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and
her hands hold the distaff. 31:20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea,
she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 31:21 She is not afraid of the snow
for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 31:22 She
maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 31:23
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the
land. 31:24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto
the merchant. 31:25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice
in time to come. 31:26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is
the law of kindness. 31:27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and
eateth not the bread of idleness. 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her
blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 31:29 Many daughters have done
virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty
is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31:31 Give
her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
The King James Bible (with book and chapter
navigation) (Kindle Locations 16970-16971). Diana Mecum DianaDoesIt.com. Kindle
Edition.
