Words for Women

Narrator: Chris Genthree
 •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 3
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Who can find a virtuous woman? Her price is far above rubies. Virtue shows itself in many ways. Here are a few examples. Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. Hannah made a little coat and brought it to her son from year to year. Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. Unto the elect lady and her children. The children of thy elect sister greet thee. I am black, but comely. Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes. His mother’s name was Abi, and he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord. Martha served; Mary took a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus. Mary also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. The beloved Persis labored much in the Lord. Mary bestowed much labor on us. Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome brought sweet spices that they might come and anoint Him. Very early in the morning they came, at the rising of the sun. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. A woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.