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Proverbs 31:13-28 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

13. and with her own handsshe gladly makes clothes.

14. She is like a sailing shipthat brings foodfrom across the sea.

15. She gets up before daylightto prepare food for her familyand for her servants.

16. She knows how to buy landand how to plant a vineyard,

17. and she always works hard.

18. She knows when to buy or sell,and she stays busyuntil late at night.

19. She spins her own cloth,

20. and she helps the poorand the needy.

21. Her family has warm clothing,and so she doesn't worrywhen it snows.

22. She does her own sewing,and everything she wearsis beautiful.

23. Her husband is a well-knownand respected leaderin the city.

24. She makes clothes to sellto the shop owners.

25. She is strong and graceful,as well as cheerfulabout the future.

26. Her words are sensible,and her adviceis thoughtful.

27. She takes good careof her familyand is never lazy.

28. Her children praise her,and with great prideher husband says,

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