BSB(i)
10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15 She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants.
16 She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong.
18 She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.
19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household, for they are all clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is known at the city gate, where he sits among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchants.
25 Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.