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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 31, Verse 24

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23
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
King James Version
She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
American Standard Version
She maketh linen garments and selleth them, And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
New English Translation
She made linen garments then sold them, and traded belts to the merchants;
World English Bible
She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to 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.
3
What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?