ARE YOU A PROVERBS 31 WOMAN?

1. "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies."

- She is rare, she is admirable, she stands out, she is a treasure

2. "Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value"

- She makes her husband feel secure, she is not just sitting pretty waiting for the husband, she contributes to the marriage, she adds value to his life

3. "She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life"

- She is a blessing, doesn't cause him stress, she looks out for him not just for a few days or at the beginning of marriage but consistently

4. "She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands"

- She loves to work, both at home and outside the home, she isn't lazy, she not only works but she is also diligent at it

5. "She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar"

- She is productive, she yields results, she multiplies, she knows what is required

6. "She gets up while it is still night"

- She is responsible and self driven, no one has to tell her what to do

7. "She provides food for her family and portions for her female servants"

- She not only takes care of her family, but also those who help her and work for her like the house help. So many people depend on her and she delivers

8. "She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard"

- She saves and she invests, she has her own wealth

9. "She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks"

- She is a professional in her career. She is a master, not mediocre

10. "She sees that her trading is profitable,and her lamp does not go out at night"

- She is an asset, ever prepared, causing increase

11. "In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers"

- She is reliable, she knows what to do

12. "She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy"

- She doesn't care only about her family, she has a heart for people

13. "When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet"

- She looks out, she anticipates. When she is around, it will all be well

14. "She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple"

- She is well dressed, she looks like a Queen, she takes good care of herself

15. "Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land"

- She chooses a man of substance to marry and builds that man up. Iron sharpens iron; she is his iron, and he is hers

16. "She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes"

- She looks for opportunities to be productive, she is not comfortable with employment or her current state, she pushes herself and looks for more

17. "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come"

- She is not easily swayed, she knows who she is and her role and she plays it well

18. "She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue"

- Her words are creative, loving, building and wise. She doesn't curse or talk aimlessly

19. "She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness"

- She is in control, she is in charge, she marks her territory and takes responsibility for the home

20. "Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her"

- The ones closest to her can testify how amazing a person she is. She is the glue that holds the family together

21. "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised"

- Her physical beauty isn't all there is to her. She has a strong relationship with God, her spirit, mind and heart is attractive

22. "Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate"

- As she remains humble, her goodness will be celebrated

© Akello Oliech and Dayan Masinde