15 ^aShe also rises while it is yet night,
And ^bprovides food for her household,
And a portion for her maidservants. ‡

16 She considers a field and buys it;
From¹ her profits she plants a vineyard. ‡

18 She perceives that her merchandise is good,
And her lamp does not go out by night.

19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hand holds the spindle.