Day 160 - Praise at the City Gate

Daily Reading:  Proverbs 29-31

Give her the reward she has earned,

and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Proverbs 31:31

Footnote:

The book of Proverbs begins with the command to fear the Lord (1:7) and ends with the picture of a woman who fulfills this command.  Her qualities are mentioned throughout the book: hard work, fear of God, respect for spouse, foresight, encouragement, care for others, concern for the poor, wisdom in handling money.  These qualities when coupled with fear of God, lead to enjoyment, success, honor, and worth.  Proverbs is very practical for our day because it shows us how to become wise, make good decisions, and live according to God's ideal.

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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV