^{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.

^{29 Ref} Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

^{30 Ref} Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

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

^{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,

^{29 Ref} `Many `are' the daughters who have done worthily, Thou hast gone up above them all.'

^{30 Ref} The grace `is' false, and the beauty `is' vain, A woman fearing Jehovah, she may boast herself.

^{31 Ref} Give ye to her of the fruit of her hands, And her works do praise her in the gates!

^{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.