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Proverbs 31:27 (AMPC)

She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat. [I Tim. 5:14; Tit. 2:5.]

Proverbs 31:24 (AMPC)

She makes fine linen garments and leads others to buy them; she delivers to the merchants girdles [or sashes that free one up for service].

Proverbs 31:25 (AMPC)

Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; she rejoices over the future [the latter day or time to come, knowing that she and her family are in readiness for it]!

Proverbs 31:20 (AMPC)

She opens her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her filled hands to the needy [whether in body, mind, or spirit].

She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry. Her clothing is of linen, pure and fine, and of purple [such as that of which the clothing of the priests and the hallowed cloths of the temple were made]. [Isa. 61:10; I Tim. 2:9; Rev. 3:5; 19:8, 14.]

Proverbs 31:26 (AMPC)

She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction].

Proverbs 31:23 (AMPC)

Her husband is known in the [city's] gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. [Prov. 12:4.]

Proverbs 31:2 (AMPC)

What, my son? What, son of my womb? What [shall I advise you], son of my vows and dedication to God?

Proverbs 31:21 (AMPC)

She fears not the snow for her family, for all her household are doubly clothed in scarlet. [Josh. 2:18, 19; Heb. 9:19-22.]

Proverbs 31:29 (AMPC)

Many daughters have done virtuously, nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], but you excel them all.

Proverbs 31:28 (AMPC)

Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied); and her husband boasts of and praises her, [saying],

Proverbs 31:6 (AMPC)

Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away, and wine to him in bitter distress of heart.

Proverbs 31:7 (AMPC)

Let him drink and forget his poverty and [seriously] remember his want and misery no more.

Proverbs 31:13 (AMPC)

She seeks out wool and flax and works with willing hands [to develop it].

Proverbs 31:17 (AMPC)

She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] and makes her arms strong and firm.

Proverbs 31:31 (AMPC)

Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates [of the city]! [Phil. 4:8.]

Proverbs 31:8 (AMPC)

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.]

Proverbs 31:9 (AMPC)

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.]

Proverbs 31:10 (AMPC)

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.]

Proverbs 31:5 (AMPC)

Lest they drink and forget the law and what it decrees, and pervert the justice due any of the afflicted.

Proverbs 31:12 (AMPC)

She comforts, encourages, and does him only good as long as there is life within her.

Proverbs 31:16 (AMPC)

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.]