| Proverbs 31- NIV | Proverbs 31--2012 |
| 10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. | 10 Who can find a wife of outstanding character? For her value is far more than stocks and bonds. |
| 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. | 11 The heart of her husband is safe with her, and he has no areas of distrust. |
| 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. | 12 She brings him good and not a headache everyday |
| 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. | 13 She keeps her family on a balanced budget by spending wisely and clipping coupons. |
| 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. | 14 She is like an endless pantry; she brings her food from the grocery store. |
| 15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. | 15 She also gets up while it is still dark outside and gets the family going for their day and prepares snacks for teacher appreciation week. |
| 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. | 16 She researches investments and buys low ; from her investment returns she buys new appliances |
| 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. | 17 She works out 3 times a week and she strengthens her arms, legs and core muscles. |
| 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. | 18 She knows that she has a lot to offer any employer; and she is prepared for the unexpected. |
| 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. | 19 her hands work with integrity and purpose |
| 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. | 20 She bags groceries for convoy of hope and gives the "will work for food" guy on the street corner all her change. |
| 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. | 21 She is not afraid of the snow because she has changed all of the closets over to winter clothes and has plenty of Kleenex. |
| 22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. | 22 She buys her clothes on sale; her clothing is practical, modest and cute! |
| 23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. | 23 Her husband has a good reputation because she brags on him and tells her girlfriends of his kindness and generosity |
| 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. | 24 She lists the kids gently used and outgrown clothes on eBay and leaves nice notes and treats for the postman, garbage men and UPS man. |
| 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. | 25 She is known for her strength and honor and she can laugh at the time to come. |
| 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. | 26 She offers wisdom, and she gives loving words to others. |
| 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. | 27 She is aware of where her children are, what they are doing and what they are looking at on the internet and she makes good use of her free time. |
| 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: | 28 Her children think she is wonderful, her husband brags on her to his friends saying |
| 29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." | 29 "Many women have been good at this or that, but they ain't got nothing on my woman" |
| 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. | 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be respected. |
| 31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. | 31 Give her the day off on mothers day and her birthday and let her works be known through out the community and church! |
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Proverbs 31 Woman 2012 version
A while back I was reading through Proverbs 31, and I have always found the idea of the Proverbs 31 woman a bit overwhelming. But then I began to think, if I put in terminology of 2012 maybe it wouldn't seem so unattainable. So I rewrote it for myself, and thought I would share it with all of you. I left the original version on the left so you can see what the actual bible says against what I rewrote.
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