28 While my soul was still searching but not finding, among a thousand I have found one upright man, but among all these I have not found one such woman.
Ecclesiastes 7:28
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Proverbs 20:5–7
5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. 6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man? 7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.
Song of Solomon 3:1–2
1 On my bed at night I sought the one I love; I sought him, but did not find him. 2 I will arise now and go about the city, through the streets and squares. I will seek the one I love. So I sought him but did not find him.
Proverbs 31:9–11
9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy. 10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value.
Judith 11:20–22
20 Her words were pleasing in the sight of Holofernes and of all his servants. They marveled at her wisdom, and said, (WEB) 21 “There is not such a woman from one end of the earth to the other, for beauty of face and wisdom of words.” (WEB) 22 Holofernes said to her, “God did well… (WEB)
Sirach 51:19–21
19 My soul has wrestled with her. In my conduct I was exact. I spread out my hands to the sky above, and bewailed my ignorances of her. (WEB) 20 I directed my soul to her. In purity I found her. I got myself a heart joined with her from the beginning. Therefore I won’t be… (WEB)
Proverbs 31:28–30
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well: 29 “Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!” 30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Sirach 7:18–20
18 Don’t exchange a friend for something, neither a true brother for the gold of Ophir. (WEB) 19 Don’t deprive yourself of a wise and good wife, for her grace is worth more than gold. (WEB) 20 Don’t abuse a servant who works faithfully, or a hireling who gives you his life. (WEB)
Song of Solomon 5:9–11
9 How is your beloved better than others, O most beautiful among women? How is your beloved better than another, that you charge us so? 10 My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand. 11 His head is purest gold; his hair is wavy and black as a rave…
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