She works hard, even before dawn. She does not only provide food for her husband. She also provides food for her family. And she even provides for servant girls. Everyone in the house has good food, because this wife works hard.

Another translation of the second line is:

‘Before sunrise, she provides food for her family. And she gives out work to her servant girls.’

This woman does not waste time. She uses her time well.

v16 She chooses a field. She buys it.

With her own money, she plants fruit bushes.

v17 She works hard.

Her arms are strong.

v18 She trades well.

At night, her light is on.

v19 She works with her hands.

She makes cloth for clothing.

v20 She is generous to poor people.

She helps those who are weak.

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