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Rh : She considereth a field, and buyeth it;
 * With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
 * She girdeth her loins with strength,
 * And maketh strong her arms.
 * She perceiveth that her merchandise is good;
 * Her lamp goeth not out by night.
 * She layeth her hands to the distaff,
 * And her hands hold the spindle.
 * She stretcheth out her hand to the poor;
 * Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
 * She is not afraid of the snow for her household;
 * For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
 * She maketh for herself coverlets;
 * Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
 * Her husband is known in the gates,
 * When he sitteth among the elders of the land.
 * She maketh linen garments and selleth them;
 * And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
 * Strength and dignity are her clothing;
 * And she laugheth at the time to come.
 * She openeth her mouth with wisdom;
 * And the law of kindness is on her tongue.
 * She looketh well to the ways of her household,
 * And eateth not the bread of idleness.
 * Her children rise up, and call her blessed;
 * Her husband also, and he praiseth her:
 * 'Many daughters have done valiantly,
 * But thou excellest them all.'
 * Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain;
 * But a woman that feareth the, she shall be praised.
 * Give her of the fruit of her hands;
 * And let her works praise her in the gates.