The other part of that prank was that I had to write some reasons on why I would make a good wife...well not going to lie felt like it was a little hard just to think of reasons without any direction; so I have looked in the Bible and have slightly adapted the chapter which talks about what a wife should be like...to what I could actually offer - You can find the original in Proverbs 31.
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A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
Not 100% sure I would class myself as having "noble" character, but I have a cheerful character. I am worth a diamond ring on my finger..! Hopefully my husband would not be materialistic and then he wouldn't miss it if we didn't have extra conveniences...but would value my creativity.
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She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
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She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
I would hope to bring my husband good, not trouble. However, I cannot guarantee I would collect wool or flax...I do like to collect little pebbles or silly postcards - and I like to keep busy...blogging...14
She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
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She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.
I do like to pick food up from the takeaway but I'm not sure you would consider that "afar" and it is rare that I would get up while it is still dark as I'm more of a night owl than a morning bird. Clearly I do not agree with the slave trade and so have no servants.
She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
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She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
I have never bought a field, or house, or anything particularly expensive. I have bought holidays and various trips. I am also not blessed with the green fingers so planting anything turns to disaster...however I have successfully kept a hamster alive for over a year. I am enthusiastic about my work and it is safe to say I do have strong arms.
She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
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In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
Considering I do no trading, I have little/no profits and my lamp definitely does go out at night, generally around midnight. I have no idea what a distaff or spindle are so it is unlikely that I hold or grasp one.
She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
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When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
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She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
I do like to stop and talk to homeless people and have made a friend out of the big issue lady outside the Lee Green Sainsburys. When it snows I have no fear, apart from when I attempt the icy stairs outside my house. Pretty sure that purple isn't my colour - prefer blues and yellow...and I clearly don't make my bed linen.
Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
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She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
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She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
If my husband spent his whole day sitting at a gate I would not be happy. I do not make any clothes to sell or wear...and I have never been able to successfully customise clothing. Not sure anyone would describe me as someone of dignity...but I do laugh, generally at myself.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
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She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
I speak. A lot. Probably a lot without wisdom, occasionally with. I do watch over the house - make sure Beth has her fair share of washing up and that we have enough loo roll. I only eat Hovis Best of Both.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
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‘Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.’
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Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
I cannot recall the young people I work with ever calling me "blessed"...that't not really their style. Not going to lie - I am looking for a husband who would totally say I was the best. I do fear the Lord.
This passage doesn't give room for me to advertise my impressive dance or humming abilities. Nor does it mention about creating fun - also a talent I possess.
So yes - I could be a wife of potentially noble character (with a few exciting extras!)
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