A Husband Of Noble Character

A husband of noble character who can find?
He is worth far more than sapphires.
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His wife has full confidence in him
and lacks nothing of value.
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He brings her good, not harm,
all the days of his life.
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He plans for his family
and works with eager hands.
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He is like the merchant ships,
bringing him resources the family needs.
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He gets up while it is still dark;
he provides means for his family
and quantities for his less well-off associates; for everyone in his sight.
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He considers investments and buys them;
out of his earnings he provides for the future.
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He gets into his work dynamically;
his arms are capable for all his tasks.
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He sees that his trading is profitable,
and his lamp burns into the night.
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In his hand he holds his plans
and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty.
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He opens his arms to the poor with compassion
and extends his hands to the needy.
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When winter sets in, he has no fear for his family;
for each one of them is ably provided for.
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He helps out around the house, doing the dishes and ironing;
he is well prepared for work.
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His wife is admired when she walks in town,
where she takes her place within the community.
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He serves in other capacities and loves to learn,
supplying things of value to those he mixes with.
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He is clothed with resilience and integrity;
he can smile confidently at the days to come.
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He speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on his tongue.
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He watches over the affairs of his family
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
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His children arise and thank God for him;
his wife also, and she praises him:
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"Many men are noble from time to time,
but you're consistently gracious, surpassing them all."
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Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a man who fears the LORD is to be praised.
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Give him the reward he's earned,
and let his deeds bring him praise within the community.