¹⁰A wife of noble character, who can find? ¹¹The heart of her husband trusts in her, ¹²She brings him good and not harm ¹³She selects wool and flax ¹⁴She is like the merchant ships, ¹⁵She rises while it is still night ¹⁶She appraises a field and buys it; ¹⁷She girds herself with strength ¹⁸She sees that her gain is good, ¹⁹She stretches out her hands to the distaff ²⁰She opens her arms to the poor ²¹When it snows, she has no fear for her household, ²²She makes coverings for her bed; ²³Her husband is known at the city gates, ²⁴She makes linen garments and sells them; ²⁵Strength and honor are her clothing, ²⁶She opens her mouth with wisdom, ²⁷She watches over the affairs of her household ²⁸Her children rise up and call her blessed; ²⁹“Many daughters have done noble things, ³⁰Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, ³¹Give her the fruit of her hands,