^{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:

^{29 Ref} "Many women do noble things, But you excel them all."

^{30 Ref} Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.

^{31 Ref} Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works 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.