14. She is like the merchant-ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat 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 spreadeth 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.