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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 31, Verse 16

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15
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
King James Version
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
American Standard Version
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
New English Translation
She considered a field and bought it; from her own income she planted a vineyard.
World English Bible
She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants 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.
26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.