Fine linen & purple clothes

Who can find an excellent, woman? She is worth far more than rubies. (her husband) Trust her completely. She gives him all the important things he needs. She brings him good (she brings him good news/good report) not harm. All the days, of her life; she chooses wool & flax. She loves to work with her hands. She is like the ship of traders; she brings her food from far away; she gets up while it is still night. She provides good food for her family. She also gives some to her female servants; she considers a field & buys it. She uses some of the money (linen) she earns to plant a vineyard. She gets ready to work hard > her arms are strong. She sees that trading (grace) earns her a lot of money. Her lamp doesn't go out at night; with one hand, she holds the wool. With the other she spins the threads, she opens her arms; to those who are poor. She reaches out her hands to those who are ready. When it snows, she's not afraid for her family. All of them are dressed in the - finest clothes. She makes her own bed coverings. She is dressed in fine linen & purple clothes. Her husband is respected at the city gate. There he is takes his seat, among the elders of the land. She makes linen clothes and & sells them. She supplies belts to the traders. She puts on strength & honor as if they were her clothes. She can laugh at the days that are coming. She speaks wisely. She teaches faithfully. She watches over family matters. She is busy all the time. Her children stand up & call her blessed. Her husband also rises up & praises her. He says- "Many women do excellent things". But a woman who has respect, for the Lord should, be praised. Give her honor for all that her hands have done. Let everything, she - has done bring praise to her at the city gate.

Reference

August 18 day 53

NIV Biblical Literature