¹³ She ^(A)seeks wool and flax,
    and works with willing hands.
¹⁴ She is like the ships of the merchant;
    she brings her food from afar.
¹⁵ She ^(B)rises while it is yet night
    and ^(C)provides food for her household
    and portions for her maidens.
¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it;
    with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
¹⁷ She ^(D)dresses herself^[a] with strength
    and makes her arms strong.
¹⁸ She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
    Her lamp does not go out at night.
¹⁹ She puts her hands to the distaff,
    and her hands hold the spindle.

²¹ She is not afraid of snow for her household,
    for all her household are clothed in ^(A)scarlet.^[a]

²² She makes ^(A)bed coverings for herself;
    her clothing is ^(B)fine linen and ^(C)purple.

²⁴ She makes ^(A)linen garments and sells them;
    she delivers sashes to the merchant.