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Proverbs 31:16-23 English Standard Version (ESV)

16. She considers a field and buys it;with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.

17. She dresses herself with strengthand makes her arms strong.

18. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.Her lamp does not go out at night.

19. She puts her hands to the distaff,and her hands hold the spindle.

20. She opens her hand to the poorand reaches out her hands to the needy.

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

22. She makes bed coverings for herself;her clothing is fine linen and purple.

23. Her husband is known in the gateswhen he sits among the elders of the land.