"The Wife Of Noble Character"

   "Speak up  for those who cannot  speak for themselves,
for the rights  of all  who are destitute.

Speak up  and judge fairly;
defend the rights  of the poor  and needy."




   The wife of noble character  who can find?
She is worth  far more  than rubies.

   Her husband has full confidence  in her
and lacks nothing  of value.

   She brings him  good,  not harm,
all the days  of her life.

   She selects wool  and flax
and works  with eager hands.

   She is like  the merchant ships,
bringing her food   from afar.

   She gets up  while it is still dark;
she provides food   for her family 
and portions  for her servant girls.

   She considers a field  and buys it;
out of her earnings  she plants a vineyard.

   She sets about her work  vigorously;
her arms are strong  for her tasks.

   She sees that her trading  is profitable.
and her lamp  does not  go out at night.

   In her hand  she holds  a distaff
and grasps the spindle  with her fingers.

   She opens her arms  for the poor
and extends  her hands  to the needy.

   When it snows,  she has no fear  for her household;
for all of them  are clothed in scarlet.

   She makes coverings  for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen  and purple.

  
Her husband is respected  at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders  of the land.

   She makes linen garments  and sells them,
and supplies the merchants  with sashes.

   She is clothed  with strength  and dignity;
she can laugh at the days  to come.

   She speaks  with wisdom,
and faithful instruction  is on her tongue.

   She watches over the affairs  of her household
and does not eat the bread  of idleness.

   Her children arise  and call her blessed;
her husband also,  and he praises her:

   "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass  them all."


   Charm is deceptive,  and beauty  is fleeting;
but a woman  who fears the Lord  is to be praised.

   Give her the reward  she has earned,
and let her works  bring praise  at the city gate.
                                      The Book Of Proverbs - chapter  31   - NIV -

   Peace,  Joy,  and many Blessings  to you  and yours.

                                         David  McIntire
                                        "A Soldier Of The Light"