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The biblical Book of Proverbs was compiled in the seventh century BCE and credited to King Solomon. In this fresh translation, Rami Shapiro unpacks the book, writing that its wisdom transcends time and place and instructs readers to live simply, without rationalizations and excuses.

31:10–31 A woman of great accomplishment,6 who is worthy of her? Her value is far beyond pearls. She guides her husband’s heart, and through her wisdom the household flourishes.7 She repays kindness with more kindness and is never driven to revenge. She buys wool and flax, and works cheerfully in her home.8 She fills herself with wisdom from far-off lands, like a merchant ship laden with treasure.9 She rises early to attend to her household, her family, and her servants. She plans her expenditure
Proverbs 31:10–31