Proverbs 31:10-20

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁰ Who can find a wife of noble character?^[a](A)
She is far more precious than jewels.^[b]
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will not lack anything good.
¹² She rewards him with good, not evil,
all the days of her life.
¹³ She selects wool and flax
and works with willing hands.
¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from far away.^(B)
15 She rises while it is still night^(C)
and provides food for her household
and portions^[c] for her female servants.^(D)
16 She evaluates a field and buys it;
she plants a vineyard with her earnings.^[d](E)
17 She draws on her strength^[e]
and reveals that her arms are strong.^(F)
18 She sees that her profits are good,
and her lamp never goes out at night.^(G)
19 She extends her hands to the spinning staff,
and her hands hold the spindle.^(H)
20 Her hands reach^[f] out to the poor,
and she extends her hands to the needy.^(I)