Proverbs 31 - Introduction

OUTLINE OF THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN

I.

She is married to a good man (Proverbs 31:23).

II.

Her husband has no fears of her unfaithfulness to him (Proverbs 31:11-12).

III.

She gets up early, cooks breakfast for the family, and gets the day underway (Proverbs 31:15).

IV.

She lives a busy, industrious, useful life:

A.

She clothes her family in a commendable way (Proverbs 31:13; Proverbs 31:19; Proverbs 31:21).

B.

She raises some of their food (Proverbs 31:16), but she buys those things that she cannot raise (Proverbs 31:14).

C.

She looks after every need of her household (Proverbs 31:27).

D.

She is strong and healthy as a result of her work (Proverbs 31:17).

E.

She likes nice things and makes them (Proverbs 31:22).

F.

She makes extras and sells them (Proverbs 31:24).

G.

She puts in a long day (Proverbs 31:26).

V.

She is known for her kind speech (Proverbs 31:26). VI. She looks nice (Proverbs 31:22), but she steers away from feminine vanities (Proverbs 31:30).

VII.

She is not afraid of the passing of years but will grow old gracefully (Proverbs 31:25).

VIII.

She should and shall be praised (Proverbs 31:28-31).