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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 31, Verse 23

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22
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple.
King James Version
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
American Standard Version
Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.
New English Translation
Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land.
World English Bible
Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits 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.
27
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her.
29
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30
Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
1
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
2
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.