9 Open your mouth, ^ajudge righteously,
And ^bplead the cause of the poor and needy. ‡

10 ^aWho¹ can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies. ‡

13 She seeks wool and flax,
And willingly works with her hands.

14 She is like the merchant ships,
She brings her food from afar.