Holy Scripture

Proverbs 31:21

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“She shall not fear for her household from the snows. The cold of snow is the hearts of the reprobate, rigid with the numbness of their own treachery. Of whom the Lord says, "And because iniquity has abounded, the charity of many will grow cold" (Matthew 24). These indeed are oppressed by that most wicked snow, which,…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs

Source: Septuagint

Original

21Her husband is not anxious about those at home when he tarries anywhere abroad: For all her household are clothed.

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19She reaches forth her arms to needful works, And applies her hands to the spindle.

20And she opens her hands to the needy, And reaches out fruit to the poor.

— Proverbs 31:21 —

22She makes for her husband clothes of double texture, And garments for herself of fine linen and scarlet.

23And her husband becomes a distinguished person in the gates, When he sits in council with the old inhabitants of the land.

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