^{15 Ref} Yea, she riseth while yet night, And giveth food to her household, And a portion to her damsels.

^{16 Ref} She hath considered a field, and taketh it, From the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard.

^{17 Ref} She hath girded with might her loins, And doth strengthen her arms.

^{18 Ref} She hath perceived when her merchandise `is' good, Her lamp is not extinguished in the night.