What is a Proverbs 31 woman?
A woman of noble character
A woman of noble character is known for her wisdom and productivity. She is also well respected and trustworthy.
Proverbs 31:26-27
“When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness." Proverbs 31:11
"Her husband trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good not harm, all the days of her life."Proverbs 31:28-29
“Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: "There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!" A hard worker
Women did not just spend all their time in the kitchen. Women have always stayed busy with a multitude of tasks.
Proverbs 31:15
"She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day's work for her servant girls. Proverbs 31:16
"She goes to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard."
Proverbs 31:17
"She is energetic and strong, a hard worker."
She is strong and modest
A modest woman dresses herself with strength, dignity and respect. She is mindful oneself and others around her.
Proverbs 31:17
"She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the night."Proverbs 31:22
“She is dressed in fine linen and purple gowns."Proverbs 31:25
"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future."she is compassionate
A Proverbs 31 woman is loving and caring, always lending out a hand to the needy and showing concern for others.
Proverbs 31:14
"she is like merchant's ship, bringing her food from afar. Proverbs 31:15
"She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day's work for her servants.Proverbs 31:20
"She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. she is crafty
She is innovative and creative, and she works hard with her hands to produce quality material.
Proverbs 31:13
"She finds wool and flax and busily spins it.
Proverbs 31:19
"Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber. Proverbs 31:24
"She makes belted linen garments and sashed to sell to the merchants."she is confident and incomparable
There are many accounts in the Bible were woman had to show confidence and endurance. Ester is one example we can look to.
Proverbs 31:10
"who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies."Proverbs 31:25
"she is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future."Proverbs 31:30
"There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all." Conclusion
There are many ways to be a Proverbs 31 woman and with god’s word we are able to have a study guide on how to be more like the woman he has called us to be. We can actively put these traits into practice day by day to become the best versions of ourselves in the eyes of our creator.
Proverbs 31:30-31
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise."