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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 31, Verse 15

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14
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
King James Version
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
American Standard Version
She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.
New English Translation
Then she rose while it was still night, and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants.
World English Bible
She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls.
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.
20
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.
24
She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25
Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.