13 She seeks wool, and flax, and works willingly with her hands.

14 She is like the merchants' ships; she brings her food from far.

15 She rises also while it is yet night, and gives food to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

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 candle goes not out by night.

19 She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

20 She stretches out her hand to the poor; yea, she reachs forth her hands to the needy.