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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 31, Verse 14

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She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
King James Version
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
American Standard Version
She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.
New English Translation
She was like the merchant ships; she would bring in her food from afar.
World English Bible
She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.
15
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18
She perceiveth that her merchandise [is] good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
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She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household [are] clothed with scarlet.
22
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple.
23
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
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She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.