Holy Scripture
Proverbs 31:23
A church father on this verse
“Her husband is known in the gates, etc. The husband of the holy Church, the Lord, is the husband of every faithful soul. He who seemed ignoble when he stood before the governor's tribunal, when he accepted reproaches, scourges, spit, and even the death of the cross; but he will appear noble when he comes to judge the…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
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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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.
— Proverbs 31:23 —
24She makes fine linens, And sells girdles to the Canaanites: She opens her mouth heedfully and with propriety, And controls her tongue.
25She puts on strength and honor; And rejoices in the last days.