The "virtuous and brave woman"
We know particularly well the transition between the tenth and last verse of the Book of Proverbs Eshet 'Hayil
Eshet' Hayil is a praise of the good wife, a definition of "perfect woman" according to Judaism. Is sung at the magnification of the home before the Shabbat table on Friday night, and when you cry this wonderful wife, upon the death of the latter.
According to tradition, the poem was written by King Solomon חיל The word (' Hayil ), appearing in verses 10 and 29, is considered a summary of the character of the good wife. Although traditionally rendered as "virtuous" or "noble", its root, which is חייל also built the word ('Hayal, soldier) gives a sense closer to "powerful" or "brave." Other occurrences of the word 'Hayil in leTanakh refer also to the war.
Eshet' Hayil is a praise of the good wife, a definition of "perfect woman" according to Judaism. Is sung at the magnification of the home before the Shabbat table on Friday night, and when you cry this wonderful wife, upon the death of the latter.
According to tradition, the poem was written by King Solomon
Proverbs 31
Words of King Lemuel. Oracle which his mother taught him.
What can I say, my son? I'll tell you that the son of my womb? What can I say, My son, the object of my wishes?
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroys kings.
This is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes strong drink
For fear that drinking they forget the law, And pervert the rights of all the unfortunate.
Give strong drink to those who perish, and wine unto the bitter in soul;
Let him drink and forget his poverty, and he does not remember most of his troubles.
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all who are destitute.
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And defend the poor and needy .
Who can find a virtuous woman? It was much more valuable than pearls.
The heart of her husband trusts in her, so that he shall not fail.
She does him good and not evil all the days of his life.
She seeketh wool and flax And works with one hand happy.
It is like a merchant ship, she bringeth her food from afar.
She rises while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household and a portion to her maidens .
She considers a field and buys it: with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
She girds her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
She feels that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
She puts her hand to the distaff, And her hands hold the distaff.
She reaches out to the unfortunate, she reaches out to the needy.
She is not afraid of snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She makes blankets, her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant .
It is coated with strength and glory, and she laughs at the future.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and of kindness is on her tongue.
She watches over what happens in her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
His son will rise up and call her blessed; Her husband gets up and praises her: Many daughters
have done virtuously; But you you surpass them all.
Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of his labor and his works in the gates of praise.
What can I say, my son? I'll tell you that the son of my womb? What can I say, My son, the object of my wishes?
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroys kings.
This is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes strong drink
For fear that drinking they forget the law, And pervert the rights of all the unfortunate.
Give strong drink to those who perish, and wine unto the bitter in soul;
Let him drink and forget his poverty, and he does not remember most of his troubles.
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all who are destitute.
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And defend the poor and needy .
Who can find a virtuous woman? It was much more valuable than pearls.
The heart of her husband trusts in her, so that he shall not fail.
She does him good and not evil all the days of his life.
She seeketh wool and flax And works with one hand happy.
It is like a merchant ship, she bringeth her food from afar.
She rises while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household and a portion to her maidens .
She considers a field and buys it: with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
She girds her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
She feels that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
She puts her hand to the distaff, And her hands hold the distaff.
She reaches out to the unfortunate, she reaches out to the needy.
She is not afraid of snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She makes blankets, her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant .
It is coated with strength and glory, and she laughs at the future.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and of kindness is on her tongue.
She watches over what happens in her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
His son will rise up and call her blessed; Her husband gets up and praises her: Many daughters
have done virtuously; But you you surpass them all.
Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of his labor and his works in the gates of praise.
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