A woman of strength who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.
A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
House and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.
for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
which my mind has sought repeatedly, but I have not found. One man among a thousand I found, but a woman among all these I have not found.
And now, my daughter, do not be afraid, I will do for you all that you ask, for all the assembly of my people know that you are a worthy woman.
Now the name of the man was Nabal, and the name of his wife was Abigail. The woman was clever and beautiful, but the man was surly and mean; he was a Calebite.