21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household, for they are all clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known at the city gate, where he sits among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:21–23
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Proverbs 31:10–12
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. 12 She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.
Proverbs 31:26–28
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:
Sirach 6:29–31
29 Her fetters will be to you for a covering of strength, and her chains for a robe of glory. (WEB) 30 For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are a purple cord. (WEB) 31 You shall put her on as a robe of glory, and shall put her on as a crown of rejoicing. (WEB)
Sirach 1:16–18
16 To fear the Lord is the fullness of wisdom. She inebriates men with her fruits. (WEB) 17 She will fill all her house with desirable things, and her storehouses with her produce. (WEB) 18 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish. (WEB)
Proverbs 31:16–18
16 She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong. 18 She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.
Proverbs 31:30–31
30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.
Sirach 36:22–24
22 The beauty of a woman cheers the countenance. A man desires nothing more. (WEB) 23 If kindness and humility are on her tongue, her husband is not like other sons of men. (WEB) 24 He who gets a wife gets his richest treasure, a help meet for him and a pillar of support. (WEB)
Proverbs 4:8–10
8 Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you. 9 She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.” 10 Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many.
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