10 # 31:10 Verses 10-31 comprise a Hebrew acrostic poem; each verse begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?She is more precious than rubies.
11Her husband can trust her,and she will greatly enrich his life.
12She brings him good, not harm,all the days of her life.
13She finds wool and flaxand busily spins it.
14She is like a merchant’s ship,bringing her food from afar.
15She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her householdand plan the day’s work for her servant girls.
16She goes to inspect a field and buys it;with her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17She is energetic and strong,a hard worker.
18She makes sure her dealings are profitable;her lamp burns late into the night.
19Her hands are busy spinning thread,her fingers twisting fiber.
20She extends a helping hand to the poorand opens her arms to the needy.