^{24 Ref} She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

^{25 Ref} Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

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

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

^{28 Ref} Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

^{24 Ref} Linen garments she hath made, and selleth, And a girdle she hath given to the merchant.

^{25 Ref} Strength and honour `are' her clothing, And she rejoiceth at a latter day.

^{26 Ref} Her mouth she hath opened in wisdom, And the law of kindness `is' on her tongue.

^{27 Ref} She `is' watching the ways of her household, And bread of sloth she eateth not.

^{28 Ref} Her sons have risen up, and pronounce her happy, Her husband, and he praiseth her,

^{24 Ref} She makes linen robes and gets a price for them, and traders take her cloth bands for a price.

^{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,