Proverbs 31:10-31- An excellent wife, who can find? For her
worth is far above jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he
will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil All the days of
her life. 13 She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight.
14 She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar. 15 She rises also
while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her
maidens. 16 She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a
vineyard. 17 She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong. 18 She
senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. 19 She
stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle. 20 She
extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy. 21
She is not afraid of the snow for her household, For all her household are
clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine
linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the
elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies
belts to the tradesmen. 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles
at the future. 26 She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness
is on her tongue. 27 She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not
eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband
also, and he praises her, saying: 29 "Many daughters have done nobly, But
you excel them all." 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman
who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her the product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.
-This instruction on being a biblical wife revolves
around three main points listed in verses 11 & 12. Are you as a wife
trustworthy, enterprising, and doing your husband good? Analyze these biblical
traits are concern yourself with improving in these areas and you will be well
on your way to being a true Proverbs 31 woman.
-Word Study- Tov
(good, masculine noun, verse 12)
- a good thing, benefit, welfare
A.
welfare, prosperity, happiness
B. good things (collective)
C. good, benefit
D. moral good
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