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Reward her for all she has done.
Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

Proverbs 31:31

She is clothed with strength and dignity,
    and she laughs without fear of the future.
When she speaks, her words are wise, 
   and she gives instructions with kindness.
Proverbs 31:25-26

• There are multiple possibilities for the identity of King Lemuel.
• Verses 10-31 are a Hebrew acrostic
• Eshet Chayil: woman of valor
• Context of verses 8 and 9: Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,  and see that they get justice.
• This was often read on the Sabbath.
• Proverbs 31 is a celebration, not a to-do list.
• Our character that drives our actions is more important than the actions themselves.
• Our actions are important, but we are not defined by what we do.
• “She does her best, and she trusts God to give her strength.”

Do good, but remember our value is never in what we do, but in our identity as a child of God.

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