16. She looks at a field and buys it.With money she has earned, she plants a vineyard.
17. She does her work with energy.Her arms are strong.
18. She makes sure that what she makes is good.She works by her lamp late into the night.
19. She makes thread with her handsand weaves her own cloth.
20. She welcomes the poor.She helps the needy.
21. She does not worry about her family when it snows.They all have fine clothes to keep them warm.
22. She makes coverings for her bed.Her clothes are made of linen and other expensive material.
23. Her husband is recognized at the city meetings.He makes decisions as one of the leaders of the land.
24. She makes linen clothes and sells them.She provides belts to the merchants.
25. She is strong and is respected by the people.She looks forward to the future with joy.
26. She speaks wise words.And she teaches others to be kind.
27. She watches over her family.And she is always busy.
28. Her children bless her.Her husband also praises her.
29. He says, “There are many excellent wives,but you are better than all of them.”
30. Charm can fool you, and beauty can trick you.But a woman who respects the Lord should be praised.