15 And she ariseth, while it is yet night: and giveth [a]the portion to her household, and the [b]ordinary to her maids.

16 She considereth a field, and [c]getteth it: and with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 31:15 Or, meat, as Ps. 111:5
  2. Proverbs 31:15 She prepareth their meat betime.
  3. Proverbs 31:16 She purchaseth it with the gains of her travail.

15 She gets up while it is still night;
    she provides food for her family
    and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
    out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
    her arms are strong for her tasks.

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