* The book of Proverbs ends with an epilogue - this is the conclusion where the person who put the book together wraps everything up.

* It was spoken by the mother of a king.

* Proverbs talks all about wisdom and concludes with the picture of it - that of a woman.

* vs 10 - no man can find a virtuous wife - God has to bring her to him.

* She’s VALUABLE.

* vs 11 - her husband doesn’t have to worry about her when he’s gone.

* She’s CAPABLE.

* vs 12 - she gives her husband more in value than she receives.

* She’s a GIVER.

* vs 13 - she works hard and smart.

* She’s a WORKER.

* vs 14 - she takes the time to get the best product for the best price.

* She’s THRIFTY (frugal).

* vs 15 - she gets up early and gets a jump on the day, serving her family.

* She’s DISCIPLINED.

* vs 16 - she’s proactive and productive, and w/the fruits of her labor she makes wise investments.

* She’s PRODUCTIVE.

* vs 17 - she’s not a sloppy worker - she does a good job and doesn’t cut corners.

* She’s EXCELLENT in her work.

* vs 18 - she experiences fulfillment in her work.

* She’s FULFILLED.

* vs 19 - she doesn’t rely on others to do the job for her - she gets her hands dirty.

* She’s a HARD WORKER.

* vs 20 - she’s gracious and kind to the poor and needy.

* She’s GENEROUS.

* vs 21 - she plans for the best and prepares for the worst.

* She’s PREPARED.

* vs 22 - in spite of her hard work, she is still very feminine and beautiful.

* She’s CLASSY.

* vs 23 - a great woman like this will only attract a great man.

* She’s MARRIED to the MAN!

* What attracts her to him is his faithfulness at the gate!

* vs 24 - she works in the family biz at the gate while her husband is there.

* She’s COOPERATIVE.

* vs 25 - she has no fear of the future because she took the steps to prepare for it.

* She’s DILIGENT.

* vs 26 - when she speaks it’s full of wisdom, and she’s willing to share it with others.

* She’s WISE.

* vs 27 - she’s always keeping an eye on her home and what she can do to make it better.

* She’s PROACTIVE.

* vs 28-29 - her children respect her and her husband praises her.

* She’s WORTHY OF RESPECT & PRAISE.

* Husbands need to praise their wives consistently. She needs it.

* Praising our wives shows that she’s our priority.

* vs 30-31 - her best virtue is that she fears the Lord.

* She FEARS GOD.

* Not one mention of her looks in the entire description.