Proverbs 31:16

Modern

She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.

Traditional

She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

Literal

She considers a field and buys it; from the fruit of her palms she plants a vineyard.

Latin

Consideravit agrum, et emit eum; de fructu manuum suarum plantavit vineam.

Hebrew

English

She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.

An excellent wife participates in business activities outside her home.

Proverbs concludes with a strong poem honoring the virtuous wife. The acrostic format makes it feel complete and helps students learn.

Theme notes and profiles

Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.
Song of Solomon 8:12
But my own vineyard is mine to give; the thousand shekels are for you, O Solomon, and two hundred are for those who tend its fruit.
Joshua 15:18
One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?”