(The Proverbs 31) Woman

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting
But a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised
Give her the reward she deserves
And let her works bring her praise at the city gate

A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth more than rubies
Her husband has full confidence in her
And she lacks nothing of value
She brings him good not harm
All the days of her life

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting
But a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised
Give her the reward she deserves
And let her works bring her praise at the city gate

She is like the merchant ships bringing food from afar
She gets up while it is still dark
She provides food for her family
And portions for her servant girls
She considers a field and then buys it
Out of her earnings she plants a vineyard

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting
But a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised
Give her the reward she deserves
And let her works bring her praise at the city gate

She sets about her work vigorously
Her arms are strong for her tasks
She sees that her work is profitable
And her lamp does not go out at night
She opens her arms to the poor
And extends her hands to the needy

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting
But a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised
Give her the reward she deserves
And let her works bring her praise at the city gate

She is clothed with strength and dignity
She can laugh at all the days to come
She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue
She watches over her household
She does not eat the bread of idleness
Her children arise and they call her blessed

Her husband also praises her:
"Many women do noble things
But you surpass them all."
But you surpass them all

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting
But a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised
Give her the reward she deserves
And let her works bring her praise at the city gate

- Deb Fung, Woman