Proverbs 31:10
10 -31 A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
and never has reason to regret it.
all her life long.
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
and brings back exotic surprises.
for her family and organizing her day.
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
diligent in homemaking.
reaches out to help the poor.
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
and she always says it kindly.
and keeps them all busy and productive.
her husband joins in with words of praise:
but you've outclassed them all!"
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-
Festoon her life with praises!