The Proverbs 31 Woman :
Her Character as a Wife
10An excellent wife, who can find?For her worth is far above jewels.
rare, precious
11The heart of her husband trusts in her,And he will have no lack of gain.
trustworthy
12She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.
kind
Her Devotion as a Homemaker
13She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight.
works joyfully
14She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar.
goes extra mile to get choicest goods
15She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens.
Her Character as a Wife
10An excellent wife, who can find?For her worth is far above jewels.
rare, precious
11The heart of her husband trusts in her,And he will have no lack of gain.
trustworthy
12She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.
kind
Her Devotion as a Homemaker
13She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight.
works joyfully
14She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar.
goes extra mile to get choicest goods
15She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens.
disciplined
16She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
enterprising, prudent with money
17She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong.
energetic
18She senses that her gain is good;Her lamp does not go out at night.
good steward
19She stretches out her hands to the distaff,And her hands grasp the spindle.
diligent
Her Generosity as a Neighbor
20She extends her hand to the poor,And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
compassionate, generous
Her Devotion as a Homemaker
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household,For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
provident
22She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
elegant
23Her husband is known in the gates,When he sits among the elders of the land.
influential
24She makes linen garments and sells them,And supplies belts to the tradesmen.
industrious
Her Influence as a Teacher
25Strength and dignity are her clothing,And she smiles at the future.
poised
26She opens her mouth in wisdom,And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
wise
Her Effectiveness as a Mother
27She looks well to the ways of her household,And does not eat the bread of idleness.
manages her home
28Her children rise up and bless her;Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
praiseworthy
Her Excellence as a Person
29"Many daughters have done nobly,But you excel them all."
distinguished
30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
God-fearing
31Give her the product of her hands,And let her works praise her in the gates.
honored
~ Proverbs 31:10-31
16She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
enterprising, prudent with money
17She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong.
energetic
18She senses that her gain is good;Her lamp does not go out at night.
good steward
19She stretches out her hands to the distaff,And her hands grasp the spindle.
diligent
Her Generosity as a Neighbor
20She extends her hand to the poor,And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
compassionate, generous
Her Devotion as a Homemaker
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household,For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
provident
22She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
elegant
23Her husband is known in the gates,When he sits among the elders of the land.
influential
24She makes linen garments and sells them,And supplies belts to the tradesmen.
industrious
Her Influence as a Teacher
25Strength and dignity are her clothing,And she smiles at the future.
poised
26She opens her mouth in wisdom,And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
wise
Her Effectiveness as a Mother
27She looks well to the ways of her household,And does not eat the bread of idleness.
manages her home
28Her children rise up and bless her;Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
praiseworthy
Her Excellence as a Person
29"Many daughters have done nobly,But you excel them all."
distinguished
30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
God-fearing
31Give her the product of her hands,And let her works praise her in the gates.
honored
~ Proverbs 31:10-31
Initially, this is a pretty intimidating list. It is also very uplifting for me. It tells me exactly what God finds attractive. I think of it as a "leg up." I actually do know a couple of "Proverbs 31 women." They are not intimidating in the least. They are sweet, humble, and inspirational...to name just a few qualities. I am going to do a Bible study on the attributes of the Proverbs 31 woman after our devotional. Get ready!
Today's Prayer: Lord help me to become the Proverbs 31 woman. Help me to focus on being beautiful to you and your standards and not the worlds ideals. Help me to see myself the same way you see me. Not the critical way I see myself. Amen.
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