They also operate a spindle and distaff (verse 19). • She works from early in the morning (verse 15) until late at night (verse 18). • She nurses the needy (verse 20). • She weaves the cloth for her family’s clothes (verse 21), for her household needs (verse 22), for her own clothing (verse 22), and for sale as a professional (verse 24). • Never idle, she watches over and builds her home (verse 27). This virtuous and very industrious woman needs physical strength and ability to do the work of her