KJV ORIGINAL
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She carefully thinks about a piece of land and buys it. With the money she has earned from her own work, she plants a vineyard.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a woman who makes wise business decisions and invests the money she has earned through her own hard work.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the famous passage about the 'virtuous woman' or 'woman of noble character' in Proverbs 31:10-31, which was likely written as instruction for young men on what to look for in a wife. In ancient times, women could own property and engage in business, though it was less common. The image of planting a vineyard represents a long-term investment that would provide income for years to come.
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