Holy Scripture
Proverbs 31:12
A church father on this verse
“For she works good and not evil for her husband, at all times. Hence it is that this woman plunders nations, by working good and not evil for her husband. At all times she works good and not evil. Not for herself, but for her husband, so that he who lives, may no longer live for himself, but for him who died and rose…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
12For she employs all her living for her husband’s good.
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In context
10Who shall find a virtuous woman? For such a one is more valuable than precious stones.
11The heart of her husband trusts in her: Such a one shall stand in no need of fine spoils.
— Proverbs 31:12 —
13Gathering wool and flax, she makes it serviceable with her hands.
14She is like a ship trading from a distance: So she procures her livelihood.