1. MORE PRECIOUS THAN JEWELS Proverbs 31:10-31 A Virtuous Woman

2. Paul and Peter draw from this passage

3. Rather, it is a tribute to the wives and mothers we love. It is not a yardstick

4. It is a guide for young men looking for the right wife. It is not a yardstick

5. Next 22 verses a response by the young man; an acrostic from the Hebrew alphabet.Next 22 verses a response by the young man; an acrostic from the Hebrew alphabet. First 9 verses an exhortation from this virtuous mother.First 9 verses an exhortation from this virtuous mother.

7. a (aleph) 10 An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. Who is this virtuous woman?

8. B (beit) 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. Who is this virtuous woman?

9. G (gimel) 12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. G (gimel) 12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. Who is this virtuous woman?

10. D (dalet) 13 She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight. Who is this virtuous woman?

12. h (hei) 14 She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar. h (hei) 14 She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar. Who is this virtuous woman?

13. w (vav) 15 She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens. w (vav) 15 She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens. Who is this virtuous woman?

14. z (zayin) 16 She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard. z (zayin) 16 She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard. Who is this virtuous woman?

15. x (cheit) 17 She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong Who is this virtuous woman?

16. j (teit) 18 She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. j (teit) 18 She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. Who is this virtuous woman?

17. y (yod) 19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle. y (yod) 19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle. Who is this virtuous woman?

18. K (kaf) 20 She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy. K (kaf) 20 She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy. Who is this virtuous woman?

19. l (lamed) 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household, For all her household are clothed with scarlet. Who is this virtuous woman?

20. m (mem) 22 She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. m (mem) 22 She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. Who is this virtuous woman?

21. N (nun) 23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. Who is this virtuous woman?

22. S (samekh) 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies belts to the tradesmen. Who is this virtuous woman?

23. [ (silent) 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. [ (silent) 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. Who is this virtuous woman?

24. P (pei) 26 She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. P (pei) 26 She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Who is this virtuous woman?

25. C (tzedei) 27 She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. Who is this virtuous woman?

26. q (qof) 28 Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband also, and he praises her, saying: Who is this virtuous woman?

27. R (reish) 29 "Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all." R (reish) 29 "Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all." Who is this virtuous woman?

28. v (shin) 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Who is this virtuous woman?

29. T (tav) 31 Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates. Who is this virtuous woman?

30. “Mother, the love and grace of our Lord flows from you. We love you; and we honor you for who you are.”

32. MORE PRECIOUS THAN JEWELS Proverbs 31:10-31 A Virtuous Woman