13. She seeks wool and flax, and she works with the diligence of her hands.
14. She is like the ships of a merchant; from far off she brings her food;
15. And she arises while it is still night, and gives food to her household, and tasks to her servant girls.
16. She considers a field and buys it, from the fruit of her hand she plants a vineyard.
17. She girds her waist in strength, and makes her arms strong.
18. She perceives that her merchandise is good; her lamp does not go out in the night.
19. Her hands she puts onto the distaff, and her palms hold a spindle.
20. Her palm she opens to the poor, and her hand she reaches out to the needy.
21. She does not fear for her house when it snows, for her entire household is clothed in crimson.
22. She makes for herself coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23. Her husband is known at the gates, in his seat among the elders of the land.
24. Linen garments she makes and sells, and she supplies sashes for the merchants.