8. Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.
9. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And minister justice to the poor and needy.
10. A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
11. The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain.
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.