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She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
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She finds wool and flax
and busily spins it.
When the Good Woman proverbs were written, it was understood that a man’s role was to seek prosperity for his household. His identity was tied to how large and successful his household was. But here we see that in a balanced family, the wife is an equal partner, contributing in everyday ways to strengthen the family and household.
For women who may feel overwhelmed by the ideal woman in these verses, don’t be discouraged. Almost no one can live up to an ideal perfectly, but the goal is to aim for it, growing in those qualities over time.
And for men who might feel proud reading these verses, remember that the qualities of an ideal woman should also apply to an ideal man. What stands out to me is how little bias there is in Proverbs, considering how male-dominated society was back then.
Think about this: Men and women are physically different, so they can’t be equal in every way. But for a marriage to thrive, both husband and wife must hold each other in equal respect. Do you know an example of a good marriage? If both partners know and love God, their marriage will be in harmony with His creation, leading to a deeper, lasting bond.
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