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

14 She is like the merchant-ships; She brings her bread from far.

15 She rises also while it is yet night, And gives food to her household, And their task 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 makes her arms strong.

18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp does not go 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; Yes, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.