The Virtuous Wife

The Virtuous Wife

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants. Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

I Have Faith In You

The right to have children
I give it up to you
You’ll take good care of them
From you I’ll take my cue

When I have done my best
I’ll leave the rest to you
In regards to my children
You’ll prove yourself to be true

All that I am and have
I willingly to you bring
In return you fill me with love
And joy that makes me sing

Even when things go wrong
And are looking very bleak
You hold me in your loving arms
You carry me when I am weak

For better or for worse
I have decided in my heart
To allow you to teach me
To put the horse before the cart

I know you love me dearly
You always have my best in mind
When life seems dark and stormy
You make my clouds silver lined

I know that you will soon
Put to my suffering an end
I in humble submission
My knees to you do bend

I have faith in you oh Lord
For you alone are my hope
When life seems overwhelming
You help me to cope

Written by Regina ten Brinke
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