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.