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see a man who must have provided a better-than-average
living for his family. Read verse 23:
"Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth
among the elders of the land." The husband of P roverbs 31
was respected in the community. He sat with the wise of the
city and possessed wisdom and ability. In developing nations
today he might
be
the village headman. He earned the respect
of his peers as well as that of his wife and family.
The family achieved a measure of financial success.
Notice verse 15: "She riseth also while it is yet night, and
giveth meat
to
her household, and a portion to her maidens."
The woman described in this verse is full of diligence and
zeal, rising before the rest of her family to help prepare them
for the day.
But have you ever noticed that this household has, to put
it in modem paraphrase, full-time hired help? Read it again:
" . .. and a portion to her maidens" that would include "me–
chanical maids"- household appliances-today.
This family's success has made it possible for help
to
be