A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.
A virtuous woman is a rare treasure, excelling all earthly possession. The question 'who shall find her?' conveys not impossibility but the difficulty of finding. She is not found by everyone, but by comparatively few; her worth far exceeds that of pearls.
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The question itself reveals these are rare, though not entirely absent. By 'virtuous' we mean moral courage and strength of character. Her value surpasses rubies, a standard measure of the precious and irreplaceable.
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This portrait of virtue is not idle poetry; it teaches both women what they must become and men what they must seek. Mark how much hangs on the mothers, the piety and prosperity of entire households, the faith of generations to come. A man who means to prosper must reckon with his wife; her wisdom and goodness are the foundation.
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Commenting on Proverbs 31:10-31