The Book of Proverbs ends with a wonderful praise of godly women, for women are the backbone of a family, community, and society. The untold story of all their sacrifices is summed up here. They diligently manage their homes from early in the morning until late at night. They know how to control money so that they give to the poor freely and generously. They find ways to nurture others around them and comfort them. They bring honor to their family and husband. They have real joy by taking care of the people in their lives and knowing that they are well provided for. When they talk, it’s not to gossip or slander, but to share wisdom and to teach other women and children with kindness.

Her children rise and bless her, and her husband praises her. What does her husband say? “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” He is madly in love with her. Verse 30 says charm is deceitful. Beauty is vain. But a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Women like to hear praise and compliments. But real praise is not for their outer beauty, but for their fear of God, and the good work they have done for their family and community.
Application: Father, thank you for godly women who have this vision for themselves to fear the Lord and be praiseworthy. Please help us to honor them.
One Word: A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised