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Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
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The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.
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She does him good, and not harm, All the days of her life.
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She seeks wool and flax, And works eagerly with her hands.
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She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.
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She rises also while it is yet night, Gives food to her household, And their task to her servant girls.
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She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.
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She girds her loins with strength, And makes her arms strong.
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She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn`t go out by night.
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She lays her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
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She stretches out her hand to the poor; Yes, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.
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She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
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She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
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Her husband is respected in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
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She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant.
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Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.