Personal Narrative: My Declaration Of Ishshah Chayil

Declaration of Ishshah Chayil
Who can find me? For I am a wife of noble character and my worth is far more than rubies.
My husband has full confidence in me and lacks nothing of value.
I bring him good, not harm, all the days of my life.
I select wool and flax and work with eager hands.
I am like the merchant ships, bringing my food from afar.
I get up while it is still night and provide food for my family and portions for my female servants.
I consider a field and buy it and out of my earnings I plant a vineyard.
I set about my work vigorously; my arms are strong for my tasks.
I see that my trading is profitable, and my lamp does not go out at night.
In my hand I hold the distaff and grasps the spindle with my fingers.
I open my arms to the
poor and extend my hands to the needy.
When it snows, I have no fear for my household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
I make coverings for my bed; I am clothed in fine linen and purple.
My husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
I make linen garments and sell them, and supply the merchants with sashes.
I am clothed with strength and dignity; I can laugh at the days to come.
I speak with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on my tongue.
I watch over the affairs of my household and do not eat the bread of idleness.
My children arise and call me blessed; my husband also, and he praises me.
He says: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but I am woman who fears the LORD and I am to be praised.
I shall be honored for all that my hands have done, and my works will bring me praise at the city gate.