She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

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

She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

I encourage you to read our series on the Virtuous Woman found in this section.

Then, open your Bible and explore the stories of the inspiring women who exemplify the qualities of a Virtuous Woman.

Ruth: Faithful, Loyal and Hardworking

Ester: Courageous and Wise

Hannah: Devoted, Prayerful and Selfless

Mary, Jesus’ mother: Humble and Obedient Servant

Abigail: Discerning and Peace-Making

There was also Rachel, Elizabeth, Mary Magdalene, Martha, and Dorcas.

I pray to be more like the virtuous woman King Lemuel wrote about in the Bible. I often fall short in so many ways. Just think how amazing the world could be if all women aspired to embody the qualities of the virtuous woman.

God Bless!