THE HYMN OF A GOOD WIFE
A good woman is hard to find and worth
far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve
and never has a reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him
generously all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns
and cottons and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She is like a trading ship that sails
to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises.
She is up before dawn, preparing
breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks over a field and
buys it, then, with the money she saves, she plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she
dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. She senses the
worth of her work and is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She’s skilled in the craft of home and
hearth, diligent in homemaking.
She is quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn’t worry about her family
when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothes and dresses
in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected when
he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. Her clothes are well made and
elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks, she has something
worthwhile to say and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in the
household and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respects and bless her;
her husband joins in the words of praise: “Many women have done wonderful
things, but you have outclassed them all”.
Charm can mislead and beauty soon
fades, the woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear
of God.
Give her everything she deserves…
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