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WYTHO can find a virtuous woman ? for lier price is far above rubies. 
^ * Tbe heart of her husband doth safely trust in her; 
She will do him good, and not evil, all the days of her life. 
She riseth up while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and 
a portion to her maidens; 
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: 
With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 
She looketh that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 
She stretcheth out her hands to the poor; 
Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 
She looketh well to the ways of her household, 
And eateth not the bread of idleness. 
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; 
Her husband also, and he praiseth her. 
Proverbs of Solomon. 
WEET Jessamine, long may thy elegant flower 
Breathe fragrance and solace to me; 
And long thy green sprays overshadow the bower 
Devoted to friendship and thee. 
The eye that was dazzled where lilies and roses 
Their brilliant assemblage displayed, 
With grateful delight on thy verdure reposes, 
A tranquil and delicate shade. 
But ah what dejection that foliage expresses, 
Which pensively droops on her breast! 
The dew of the evening has laden her tresses, 
And stands like a tear on her crest. 
