^{25 Ref} Strength and self-respect are her clothing; she is facing the future with a smile.

^{26 Ref} Her mouth is open to give out wisdom, and the law of mercy is on her tongue.

^{27 Ref} She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.

^{28 Ref} Her children get up and give her honour, and her husband gives her praise, saying,

^{29 Ref} Unnumbered women have done well, but you are better than all of them.

^{30 Ref} Fair looks are a deceit, and a beautiful form is of no value; but a woman who has the fear of the Lord is to be praised.

^{31 Ref} Give her credit for what her hands have made: let her be praised by her works in the public place.

^{25 Ref} Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

^{26 Ref} She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.

^{27 Ref} She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.

^{28 Ref} Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband `also', and he praiseth her, `saying':

^{29 Ref} Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.

^{30 Ref} Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; `But' a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

^{31 Ref} Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her works praise her in the gates.