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## Proverbs 31:23-31 in Context (Verses 20–31 KJV)
 
 [20 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/20) She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.*
 
 [21 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/21) She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household *are* clothed with scarlet.*
 
 [22 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/22) She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing *is* silk and purple.
 
 [23 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/23) Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
 
 [24 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/24) She maketh fine linen, and selleth *it;* and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
 
 [25 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/25) Strength and honour *are* her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
 
 [26 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/26) She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue *is* the law of kindness.
 
 [27 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/27) She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
 
 [28 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/28) Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband *also*, and he praiseth her.
 
 [29 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/29) Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.*
 
 [30 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/30) Favour *is* deceitful, and beauty *is* vain: *but* a woman *that* feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
 
 [31 ](/kjv/proverbs/31/31) Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
 
[Proverbs 30](/kjv/proverbs/30) [Ecclesiastes 1](/kjv/ecclesiastes/1)

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