Bible Verse Lookup
Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31
Chapter 31
10
Where can the woman of character be found? She is more valuable than any jewel.
11
Her husband fully trusts her; she will greatly benefit him.
12
She brings him only good, not evil, all her days.
13
She has acquired wool and flax, and she works them skillfully.
19
She places her hand on the distaff, and her fingers grasp the spindle.
20
She reaches out her hand to help the helpless and gives to the poor.
30
Charm is deceptive and beauty is useless; the woman who is wise is the one to praise.
31
May she enjoy the fruits of her labor, and may everyone praise her for her works.
Commentaries
Seventh Collection.
The book concludes with an acrostic poem dedicated to the industrious woman or the true woman, as understood by Eastern and Jewish society of that time: entirely devoted to the home, its management, and its administration. It was unthinkable for a woman to engage in any work or activity outside the house because that would be considered a disgrace to her husband. What about the modern woman? How can we support her in balancing her role as mother and housewife with her need to be present in the workforce?