14. She is like the merchants' ships; she brings her food from afar.
15. She rises also while it is yet night, and gives food to her household, and a portion to her maidservants.
16. She considers a field, and buys it: with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
17. She girds her loins with strength, and strengthens her arms.
18. She perceives that her merchandise is good: her lamp goes not out by night.
19. She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
20. She stretches out her hand to the poor; yea, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.