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.
22. She makes for herself coverlets;her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23. Her husband is well-known in the city gatewhen he sits with the elders of the land.
24. She makes linen garments and sells them,and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25. She is clothed with strength and honor,and she can laugh at the time to come.
26. She opens her mouth with wisdom,and loving instruction is on her tongue.
27. She watches over the ways of her household,and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28. Her children rise up and call her blessed,her husband also praises her:
29. “Many daughters have done valiantly,but you surpass them all!”
30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting,but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.