Holy Scripture
Proverbs 31:24
A church father on this verse
“She made a fine linen garment, and sold it, etc. In the weaving of fine linen is symbolized the holy preaching in which one softly rests, because the mind of the faithful is refreshed by a heavenly hope. Thus also animals were shown to Peter in a linen cloth, because the souls of sinners, mercifully gathered, are cont…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
24She makes fine linens, And sells girdles to the Canaanites: She opens her mouth heedfully and with propriety, And controls her tongue.
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In context
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.
— Proverbs 31:24 —
25She puts on strength and honor; And rejoices in the last days.
26The ways of her household are careful, And she eats not the bread of idleness.