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She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.
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A Wise Entrepreneur
Commentators agree that this verse portrays the virtuous woman as a shrewd and capable businessperson. She carefully evaluates an investment ("considereth a field"), purchases it with her own earnings ("fruit of her hands"), and develops it into a productive asset ("planteth a vineyard"). This demonstrates her financial independence, diligence, and foresight.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The verse points to a large sphere of feminine activity, strikingly in contrast with the degradation to which woman in the East has now fallen.
19th Century
Anglican
She considereth a field.— Fixes upon a suitable one for purchase.
With the fruit of her hands.—
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
She considereth a field, and buyeth it The field are the Scriptures, in which are hid the rich treasures of Gospel doctri…
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This is the description of a virtuous woman of those times, but the general outlines equally apply to every age and nation. She is very careful to …
