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26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
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She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness.
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She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her:
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Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!”
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“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.
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Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
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Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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