An Ideal Wife

Who can find a good wife? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts her, and he will gain in everything. She does him good. She works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant. She gets up early in the morning and provides food for everyone and works for the servants. She works hard and buys new properties. Her business is profitable. She shines like an everlasting light to everyone. She helps the poor and needy. She makes linen garments and sells them. She is strong and dignified in her clothing. She talks wisely and she is kind to everyone. She is not idle and she looks after her household works .Her children call her blessed. Her husband praises her saying that she surpasses the excellent women.

Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.