Proverbs 31

I was reminded of this scripture when I was reading the Ensign. What a beautiful way to describe the worth of a woman. I hope we can all read the verses slowly and ponder each one prayerfully, that the Spirit may teach us its true meaning and how we may liken it to ourselves, that we may go on to be the kind of women our Father has empowered us to be.

10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

14 She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Quote - Ordinary Members

". . . The great work of moving the gospel forward has in the past, does now, and will in the future depend upon ordinary members."

--Boyd K Packer, "The Least of These," Ensign, November 2004, 87