“Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.” Proverbs 31:23 (NIV) “Her husband is well known at the city gates, where he sits with the other civic leaders.” Proverbs 31:23 (NLT) “Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers.”  Proverbs […]

“She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.” Proverbs 31:22 (NIV) “She makes her own bedspreads.  She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.” Proverbs 31:22 (NLT) “She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks.” Proverbs 31:22 (Message) As I read this verse, I begin […]

“When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.” Proverbs 31:21 (NIV) “She has no fear of winter for her household, for everyone has warm clothes.” Proverbs 31:21 (NLT) “She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready […]

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.”  Proverbs 31:20 (NIV) “She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy.”  Proverbs 31:20 (NLT) “She’s quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor.” Proverbs 31:20 (Message) Let’s begin meditating on […]

“In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.”  Proverbs 31:19 (NIV) “Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber.” Proverbs 31:19 (NLT) “She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking.” Proverbs 31:19 (Message) What is a distaff and a spindle?  Are you wondering […]