The Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 31:10-31) - as sung by Jack Marti

A good friend of mine asked me back in the early '90s if I could put music to the text of Proverbs 31:10-31, which of course is the description given of a virtuous woman. I hardly know anyone, woman or otherwise, who could live up to this description, but it certainly is a worthy pursuit. Anyway, I managed to accomplish the task in 1997, and this is the result.

Who can find a virtuous woman?
For her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her,
So that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
She seeketh wool, and flax,
And worketh willingly with her hands.
She is like the merchants' ships;
She bringeth her food from afar.
She riseth also while it is yet night,
And giveth meat to her household,
And a portion to her maidens.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it:
With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She girdeth her loins with strength,
And strengtheneth her arms.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good:
Her candle goeth not out by night.
She layeth her hands to the spindle,
And her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor;
Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household:
For all her household [are] clothed with scarlet.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry;
Her clothing [is] silk and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth
Girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and honour [are] her clothing;
And she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom;
And in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household,
And eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed;
Her husband [also], and he praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously,
But thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain:
But a woman that feareth the LORD,
She shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands;
And let her own works praise her in the gates.
Proverbs thirty-one, verses ten through thirty-one.
And let her own works praise her in the gates.

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[freespiritvibes]

Please friend me on facebook, I could't figure out how 2 send u a personal message on mobile youtube. my email is freespiritvibes@yahoo God bless u brother, u have blessed me

[guitmartiman]

@freespiritvibes I am pleased that you were blessed!

[LarkeSongs]

and let's hope that this virtuous woman gets a virtuous man, nice harmonies

[guitmartiman]

@LarkeSongs Indeed! However, if this scripture represents a description of the church as Christ sees her, there can be no more virtuous husband than Christ Himself.

[netta2158]

Praise be our beloved ABBA ADONAI ELOHIM in the name of HIS SON our MESSIAH YESHUA/JESUS CHRIST through HIS HOLY SPIRIT. Amen. Oh, this is beautiful & uplifting! It brought tears of blessings. Thank you very much for sharing this song with us. Your friend was right. May JESUS continue to fill your lamp with HIS oil & wisdom, blessing guiding, & directing you along HIS narrowing path. Keep steadfast, focused, & strong trusting all HE's taught us through HIS Words, deeds, & actions. <(^8

[guitmartiman]

@netta2158 I'm so glad this song ministered to you! To God be the glory!

[WORRO01]

@guitmartiman Amen!

[guitmartiman]

@rupertsteel Thank you, Rupert! The virtuous woman is who Christ sees in His church.

[guitmartiman]

@WORRO01 That woman does not exist in this world unless she is seen through Christ's eyes. Never forget this: Apparent facts NEVER negate the Truth.

[WORRO01]

beautiful scriptures, but also sad, as i have never found "that" woman.

Thumbs up buddy, and God bless~~John