A Proverbs 31 Woman: Part 4

The Bible breaks in praise of the virtue of the wife as home-make to give praise to her virtue as a neighbor before returning again to her praise as home-maker. This continuation of recognition of a wife as a home-maker is important, for all to often in marriages a husband will lose focus on the efforts of his wife and the care that she provides for him; often one's he does not even see. In the 20th verse is the praise of her efforts as a neighbor, for she does not hold back from the poor or needy, rather providing what she can without asking for return. She extends a hand of love for God has blessed her and her family with more so that they can provide for others in their times of need. The author than returns to the praise of the wife in her role as a homemaker with verse 21 "She is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household re clothed with scarlet. She makes coverings 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 belts to the tradesmen." The virtuous wife is described as prudent in her care of her family, refined and elegant, respected and industrious.