7. Let him drink and forget his poverty and [seriously] remember his want and misery no more.
8. Open your mouth for the dumb [those unable to speak for themselves], for the rights of all who are left desolate and defenseless; [I Sam. 19:4; Esth. 4:16; Job 29:15, 16.]
9. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and administer justice for the poor and needy. [Lev. 19:15; Deut. 1:16; Job 29:12; Isa. 1:17; Jer. 22:16.]
10. A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman–who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls. [Prov. 12:4; 18:22; 19:14.]
11. The heart of her husband trusts in her confidently and relies on and believes in her securely, so that he has no lack of [honest] gain or need of [dishonest] spoil.
12. She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her.
13. She seeks out wool and flax and works with willing hands [to develop it].
14. She is like the merchant ships loaded with foodstuffs; she brings her household's food from a far [country].
15. She rises while it is yet night and gets [spiritual] food for her household and assigns her maids their tasks. [Job 23:12.]
16. She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]; with her savings [of time and strength] she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard. [S. of Sol. 8:12.]
17. She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] and makes her arms strong and firm.
18. She tastes and sees that her gain from work [with and for God] is good; her lamp goes not out, but it burns on continually through the night [of trouble, privation, or sorrow, warning away fear, doubt, and distrust].
19. She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20. She opens her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her filled hands to the needy [whether in body, mind, or spirit].