17. She hath girded with might her loins, And doth strengthen her arms.
18. She hath perceived when her merchandise [is] good, Her lamp is not extinguished in the night.
19. Her hands she hath sent forth on a spindle, And her hands have held a distaff.
20. Her hand she hath spread forth to the poor, Yea, her hands she sent forth to the needy.
21. She is not afraid of her household from snow, For all her household are clothed [with] scarlet.
22. Ornamental coverings she hath made for herself, Silk and purple [are] her clothing.
23. Known in the gates is her husband, In his sitting with elders of the land.
24. Linen garments she hath made, and selleth, And a girdle she hath given to the merchant.
25. Strength and honour [are] her clothing, And she rejoiceth at a latter day.
26. Her mouth she hath opened in wisdom, And the law of kindness [is] on her tongue.
27. She [is] watching the ways of her household, And bread of sloth she eateth not.
28. Her sons have risen up, and pronounce her happy, Her husband, and he praiseth her,