Proverbs 31:10 NIV
A wife of noble character who can find? She is
worth far more than rubies.

NASB says “excellent wife;” Amplified, “capable, intelligent, and virtuous.”
These 22 verses were written by a mother to a man, young,
I assume, about how to find a good wife. I think a lot
more of us women read it, though! They are almost over-
read and over-scrutinized, but I can’t imagine writing to
you for a year without including this! To begin with — and
this makes me uncomfortable : ) — a woman like this seems
to be rare. You grew up surrounded by several of them,
but they are rare. And secondly, know that this woman
is of immense value to her husband. If you put wealth
on one side of the scales and a godly wife on the other,
she would tip them. Fortunately, you have a husband
who recognizes your worth. Keep your character constant,
though, and your worth stays constant regardless of
recognition.

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