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Proverbs 31:20-31 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

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,

29. “There are many good women,but you are the best!”

30. Charm can be deceiving,and beauty fades away,but a womanwho honours the Lorddeserves to be praised.

31. Show her respect—praise her in publicfor what she has done.

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