Finding a Godly Wife - Pastor Patrick Hines Podcast [1Peter 3:1-21 NASB20] 1 In the same way, you wives, be subject to your own husbands so that even if any [of them] are disobedient to the word, they may be won over without a word by the behavior of their wives, 2 as they observe your pure and respectful behavior. 3 Your adornment must not be [merely] the external--braiding the hair, wearing gold [jewelry,] or putting on apparel; 4 but [it should be] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable [quality] of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. 5 For in this way the holy women of former times, who hoped in God, also used to adorn themselves, being subject to their own husbands, 6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord; and you have proved to be her children if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear. 7 You husbands in the same way, live with [your wives] in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, [since she is] a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. 8 To sum up, all [of you] be harmonious, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, [and] humble; 9 not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing. 1 [Pro 31:1-31 NASB20] 1 The words of King Lemuel, the pronouncement which his mother taught him: 2 What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son of my vows? 3 Do not give your strength to women, Or your ways to that which destroys kings. 4 It is not for kings, Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire intoxicating drink, 5 Otherwise they will drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the rights of all the needy. 6 Give intoxicating drink to one who is perishing, And wine to one whose life is bitter. 7 Let him drink and forget his poverty, And remember his trouble no more. 8 Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak, For the rights of all the unfortunate. 9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, And defend the rights of the poor and needy. 10 An excellent wife, who can find [her?] For her worth is far above jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. 13 She looks for wool and linen, And works with her hands in delight. 14 She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar. 15 And she rises while it is still night And gives food to her household, And portions to her attendants. 16 She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She surrounds her waist with strength And makes her arms strong. 18 She senses that her profit is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. 19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle. 20 She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household, For all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells [them,] And supplies belts to the tradesmen. 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. 26 She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the activities of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband [also,] and he praises her, [saying:] 29 "Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all." 30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, [But] a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates.