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Proverbs 31:19-31 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

19. She has put her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle.

20. She has opened her hand to the needy, and she has extended her hands to the poor.

21. She shall not fear, in the cold of snow, for her household. For all those of her household have been clothed two-fold.

22. She has made embroidered clothing for herself. Fine linen and purple is her garment.

23. Her husband is noble at the gates, when he sits among the senators of the land.

24. She has made finely woven cloth and sold it, and she has delivered a waistband to the Canaanite.

25. Strength and elegance are her clothing, and she will laugh in the final days.

26. She has opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue.

27. She has considered the paths of her household, and she has not eaten her bread in idleness.

28. Her sons rose up and predicted great happiness; her husband rose up and praised her.

29. Many daughters have gathered together riches; you have surpassed them all.

30. Charm is false, and beauty is vain. The woman who fears the Lord, the same shall be praised.

31. Give to her from the fruit of her own hands. And let her works praise her at the gates.

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