Proverbs
10 Who shall find a valiant woman? far and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her.
11 The heart of her husband trusteth in her, and he shall have no need of spoils. 12 She will render him good, and not evil, all the days of her life. 13 She hath sought wool and flax, and hath wrought by the counsel of her hands. 14 She is like the merchant's ship, she bringeth her bread from afar. 15 And she hath risen in the night, and given a prey to her household, and victuals to her maidens.
16 She hath considered a field, and bought it: with the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard. 17 She hath girded her loins with strength, and hath strengthened her arm. 18 She hath tasted and seen that her traffic is good: her lamp shall not be put out in the night. 19 She hath put out her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle. 20 She hath opened her hand to the needy, and stretched out her hands to the poor.
21 She shall not fear for her house in the cold of snow: for all her domestics are clothed with double garments. 22 She hath made for herself clothing of tapestry: fine linen, and purple is her covering. 23 Her husband is honourable in the gates, when he sitteth among the senators of the land. 24 She made fine linen, and sold it, and delivered a girdle to the Chanaanite. 25 Strength and beauty are her clothing, and she shall laugh in the latter day.
24 "The Chanaanite"... The merchant, for Chanaanite, in Hebrew, signifies a merchant.
26 She hath opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue. 27 She hath looked well to the paths of her house, and hath not eaten her bread idle. 28 Her children rose up, and called her blessed: her husband, and he praised her. 29 Many daughters have gathered together riches: thou hast surpassed them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: the woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands: and let her works praise her in the gates
2006-09-12 11:03:08 · 19 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not always here. I do leave from time to time but I drop in and check. What problem is there?
2006-09-12 11:06:01 · update #1
you seem like an amazing person. I see your posts and comments on here often. rock on girl!
whose is this referring to in the bible? Don't think I can relate it to many ppl I know.
2006-09-12 11:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Pink Panther 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Two "entities" quickly come to mind:
1) The Blessed Virgin Mary, who, as the Mother of God, is also rightly called the Mother of the Church.
2) The Catholic Church itself.
Keep up the good work!
2006-09-13 04:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a fine woman! A rare precious thing in this world. And, by the way, I like your avatar and I find you -judging from your YA contributions- a most mature, thoughtful and wise woman. A rare thing, indeed!
2006-09-12 18:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by Chevalier 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My wife. At every turn I am humbled by her example. She sees the hand of God in everything around her. She is a prayer warrior. She has a heart of mercy. Her example inspires me to try a little harder every day. There ya go!
2006-09-12 18:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by yagman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my mum .. my gran .. my aunt .. my sister .. and yes even me
i am sure that these passages relate to most women..
who stay up for nights on end with sick children
who go hungry when there isnt quite enough for everyone , just to make sure that everyone else is fed
who would walk miles in the snow when the family need milk
the list goes on ... and on .... and on ... and on lol
2006-09-12 18:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Women like that are rare in this modern culture. But, with the most sincere attempts I have tried to make, I would like for at least my children to think of me that way..
2006-09-12 18:07:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My mom, my sisters, and probably half the women in my neighborhood. I've really been blessed to have some incredible examples in my life.
2006-09-12 18:09:12 · answer #7 · answered by daisyk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rebecca?
2006-09-12 18:35:22 · answer #8 · answered by Search4truth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife. In fact, I typed that out for her while we were dating in 2001. Later that year, I asked her to marry me. We now have two kids and are loving life together.
Great question!
2006-09-12 18:06:12 · answer #9 · answered by joelgehringer 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that a VIRTUOUS woman? and I would have to say one of my friends mother is the closest person to matching that description.
2006-09-12 18:08:51 · answer #10 · answered by lovergirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋