12. She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.
13. She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.
14. She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.
15. She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.
16. She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17. She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.
18. She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.
19. She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
20. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21. She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22. She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.