Talk:Proverbs 31

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Just for the record, many Christians do not look at this to say that God thinks women should work in the home. On the contrary the woman is discribed as working hard and selling goods at the marketplace, etc. Although there is nothing wrong with women choosing not to work outside of the home, I think Proverbs 31 praises this woman for utilizing her God-given talents (whatever they may be), being a productive member of society, being a good wife & mother, and having good business sense.

Why is this page categorized under 'Jewish liturgy'? Certainly, Proverbs is a Tanakhic text, but what is the specific use of Proverbs 31 in Jewish liturgical practice? Thanks. 89.100.160.110 23:37, 18 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Eishes Chayil, which is in this book, is chanted in observant Jewish households every Friday night before the Kiddush. That being said, there are also other traditional beliefs that it was originally written by Abraham, as a eulogy for his wife Sarah, as cited in the Midrash Tanhuma.150.212.12.20 (talk) 23:05, 5 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]