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Proverbs 31:12-21 New English Translation (NET)

12. She brings him good and not evilall the days of her life.

13. She obtains wool and flax,and she is pleased to work with her hands.

14. She is like the merchant ships;she brings her food from afar.

15. She also gets up while it is still night,and provides food for her household and a portion to her female servants.

16. She considers a field and buys it;from her own income she plants a vineyard.

17. She begins her work vigorously,and she strengthens her arms.

18. She knows that her merchandise is good,and her lamp does not go out in the night.

19. Her hands take hold of the distaff,and her hands grasp the spindle.

20. She extends her hand to the poor,and reaches out her hand to the needy.

21. She is not afraid of the snow for her household,for all of her household are clothed with scarlet.

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