PROVERBS 31:10-31
Hymn to a Virtuous Woman

Who can find a woman of worth?
Far beyond jewels is her value.
Her husband trusts her judgment;
he does not lack income.
She brings him profit, not loss,
all the days of her life.
She seeks out wool and flax
and weaves with skillful hands.
Like a merchant fleet,
she secures her provisions from afar.
She rises while it is still night,
and distributes food to her household,
a portion to her maidservants.
She picks out a field and acquires it;
from her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She girds herself with strength;
she exerts her arms with vigor.
She enjoys the profit from her dealings;
her lamp is never extinguished at night.
She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her fingers ply the spindle.
She reaches out her hands to the poor,
and extends her arms to the needy.
She is not concerned for her household when it snows
all her charges are doubly clothed.
She makes her own coverlets;
fine linen and purple are her clothing.
Her husband is prominent at the city gates
as he sits with the elders of the land.
She makes garments and sells them,
and stocks the merchants with belts.
She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and laughs at the days to come.
She opens her mouth in wisdom;
kindly instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household,
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband, too, praises her:
Many are the women of proven worth,
but you have excelled them all.
Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting;
the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Acclaim her for the work of her hands,
and let her deeds praise her at the city gates.

PROVERBIOS 31: 10-31
Elogio De La Mujer Virtuosa
Mujer virtuosa, quin la hallar? Porque su estima sobrepasa largamente a la de las piedras preciosas.
El corazn de su marido est en ella confiado, Y no carecer de ganancias.
Le da ella bien y no mal. Todos los das de su vida.
Busca lana y lino, Y con voluntad trabaja con sus manos.
Es como nave de mercader; Trae su pan de lejos.
Se levanta aun de noche y da comida a su familia y racin a sus criadas.
Considera la heredad, y la compra, y planta via del fruto de sus manos.
Cie de fuerza sus lomos, y esfuerza sus brazos.
Ve que van bien sus negocios; su lmpara no se apaga de noche.
Aplica su mano al huso, y sus manos a la rueca.
Alarga su mano al pobre, y extiende sus manos al menesteroso.
No tiene temor de la nieve por su familia, porque toda su familia est vestida de ropas dobles.
Ella se hace tapices; de lino fino y prpura es su vestido.
Su marido es conocido en las puertas, cuando se sienta con los ancianos de la tierra.
Hace telas, y vende, y da cintas al mercader.
Fuerza y honor son su vestidura; y se re de lo por venir.
Abre su boca con sabidura, y la ley de clemencia est en su lengua.
Considera los caminos de su casa, y no come el pan de balde.
Se levantan sus hijos y la llaman bienaventurada; y su marido tambin la alaba:
Muchas mujeres hicieron el bien; mas t sobrepasas a todas.
Engaosa es la gracia, y vana la hermosura; la mujer que teme a Jehov, sa ser alabada.
Dadle del fruto de sus manos, y albenla en las puertas sus hechos.

PROVERBS 31:10-31
Hymn to a Good Wife
A good woman is hard to find,
    and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
    and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
    all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
    and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
    and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
    for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
    then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
    rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
    is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
    diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
    reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
    their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
    and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
    when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
    brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
    and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
    and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
    and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
    her husband joins in with words of praise:
Many women have done wonderful things,
    but you've outclassed them all!
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
    The woman to be admired and praised
    is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-GOD.
Give her everything she deserves!
    Festoon her life with praises!

We will miss you. May you rest in peace. And we pray for the family and loved ones who stay behind. May the Lord comfort you in this hard time. Merida Hospice Team

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Benita V Lopez

March 21, 1924 – March 5, 2015

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