Woman's World

The Virtuous Woman
Proverbs 31:10 - 31

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(VERSE) 031:010 Who can find a virtuous woman?

(REMARK) This first statement alone implies that if we wish to be a virtuous woman then we must work toward this and expect it to not be easy. The word "virtuous" means "noble".

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(VERSE) for her price is far above rubies.

(REMARK) Is it not true, that when something becomes rare, it makes the item more valuable? Compare this with gold, silver diamonds and "RUBIES".

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(VERSE) 031:011 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

(REMARK) We should always keep our husbands trust in us. We have responsibilities that God has given us as a wife and mother. If we strive to obey God's plan, then our husband will not have to worry about "our" responsibilities. This frees him up to carry out his responsibilities as a husband.

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(VERSE) 031:012 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

(REMARK) This stresses how we should always desire to be with our husband and not grow weary.

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(VERSE) 031:013 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

(REMARK) This verse tells us that she is buying, trading, etc. To have this responsibility, she would certainly have to be "SMART". Do you not agree? This is just one intelligent job we can be involved in.

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(VERSE) 031:014 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

(REMARK) This suggest that she leaves her home and goes elsewhere to shop for food and goods.

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(VERSE) 031:015 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

(REMARK) This virtuous woman not only purchases food for her family but also food for her servants.

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(VERSE) 031:016 She considereth a field,

(REMARK) Again this notes that she is very intelligent.

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(VERSE cont.): with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

(REMARK) Remember her maidens? She even does the planting of the vineyard herself. This can also mean that she oversees the work of this task.

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(VERSE) 031:017 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

(REMARK) Does this not imply that we must take care of our bodies and be as healthy as possible?

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VERSE) 031:018 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

(REMARK) She keeps control of the quality of merchandise also keeps the supply of oil in plenty.

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(VERSE) 031:019 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

(REMARK) The Hebrew women had no spinning wheel, but rotated doughnut shaped weights on sticks to form thread. This was their spindle.

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(VERSE) 031:020 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy

(REMARKS) She teaches that we should not only take care of our household but also the poor and needy.

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(VERSE) 031:021 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

(REMARK) She has prepared her household for the cold weather. She has made sure that they have warm clothing.

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(VERSE) 031:022 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

(REMARK) (Good Clothing)

She weaves tapestry and makes clothing for herself from silk and purple. Purple stood for Royalty and was expensive to acquire.

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(VERSE) 031:023 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

(REMARK) Her husband is well thought of among the men he comes in contact with and probably works with. She has seen to it that she has cared for him, as a wife should.

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(VERSE) 031:024 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

(REMARK) She makes fine linen, probably weaving it also, so she could sell it and implies that she also made undergarments.

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(VERSE) 031:025 Strength and honour are her clothing and she shall rejoice in time to come.

(REMARK) When we strive to accomplish these virtuous qualities, we will obtain honor and strength that will go with us for many years.

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(VERSE) 031:026 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; (Continued)

(REMARK) This woman must be able to handle events in a wise way. She shows that she is not a foolish person.

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(VERSE) 031:026 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; (Continued)

(REMARK) This woman must be able to handle events in a wise way. She shows that she is not a foolish person.

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(VERSE) 031:026 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; (Continued)

(REMARK) This woman must be able to handle events in a wise way. She shows that she is not a foolish person.

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(VERSE) and in her tongue is the law of kindness

(REMARK) We must strive to project a spirit of kindness. This trait will become easier as we grow in the Lord.

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(VERSE) 031:027 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

(REMARK) She is always conscious of the things that are happening in her household and not become weary and lazy.

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(VERSE) 031:028 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

(REMARK) Her children respect her as well as her husband.

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(VERSE) 031:029 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

(REMARK) This virtuous woman has excelled in many Godly says.

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(VERSE) 031:030 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

(REMARK) She doesn't necessarily always try to be a "Beauty" on the outside. If she fears the Lord she shall be greatly respected.

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(VERSE) 031:031 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

(REMARK) She shall be known in the city for all her good works also.

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Version--King James
Remarks-- by M.Malone
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