Holy Scripture
Proverbs 31:20
A church father on this verse
“Brethren, let us not be ashamed to practice holy works of wool. If anyone has a full storeroom or granary, all those things are on the distaff; let them pass over to the spindle. They are on the left side as long as you do not give to the poor, but as soon as you begin to practice almsgiving, they are transferred to t…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
20And she opens her hands to the needy, And reaches out fruit to the poor.
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18And she finds by experience that working is good; And her candle goes not out all night.
19She reaches forth her arms to needful works, And applies her hands to the spindle.
— Proverbs 31:20 —
21Her husband is not anxious about those at home when he tarries anywhere abroad: For all her household are clothed.
22She makes for her husband clothes of double texture, And garments for herself of fine linen and scarlet.