20. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
21. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29. "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
30. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
19. Now Jesus' mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd.
20. Someone told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you."
21. He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice."