Proverbs31:22

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Translation

She makes coverings for herself;

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her clothes are fine linen and purple.

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Paraphrase

If something is needed for warmth, she can make it. She is covered in wholesomeness and purity; her appearance is that of royalty.

Footnotes

1: “Coverings”

This word can mean “coverlets, tapestries, or a spread.” It points to anything with which one covers something. Because various things of this nature are used in the home setting, it is hard to pin down exactly what was in mind, therefore I have stated it in the paraphrase so as to cover many possibilities.

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This does not mean that she must be of royal blood, but that she has the qualities one assumes should be held by royalty.