3.20.2011

She considereth a field, and buyeth it

I read Proverbs 31 today. I have read it many times in the past, but especially loved the way I felt today as i read through this chapter. The divine characteristics of women cut across boundaries of time and culture. It is interesting that so many of the goals I set for myself are explained below. Healthy, industrious, waking up early, kind, wise, etc. I've even learned more about my specific interest in becoming a woman entrepeneur as I read these versus. I'm happy to be a woman; I strive to be a virtuous woman.

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall of no need of spoil.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingness with her hands.
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
She percieveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She maketh herself clothing of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favor is decietful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

1 comment:

  1. I love it, and I can see so many of those qualities in you. You are beautiful!

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