^{24 Ref} She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant.

^{25 Ref} Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.

^{26 Ref} She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.

^{27 Ref} She looks well to the ways of her household, And doesn't eat the bread of idleness.

^{28 Ref} Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises 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,

^{24 Ref} She maketh linen garments and selleth them, And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

^{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':