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17 She girds herself with strength;
    she exerts her arms with vigor.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 31:17 The metaphor of clothing oneself is used to show the woman’s readiness. One can gird on weapons of war and might and splendor (Ps 69:7; Is 52:9).

17 She girds herself with strength,
    and makes her arms strong.

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17 She is a hard worker, strong and industrious.

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17 She (A)surrounds her waist with strength
And makes her arms strong.

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17 She sets about her work vigorously;
    her arms are strong for her tasks.

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