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The wise man Lemuel, who spoke so highly of a capable wife, valued both a woman’s work and her counsel. In fact, the Bible explains that his message was largely derived from instruction his mother had given him. (Proverbs 31:1) Lemuel was convinced that a conscientious wife and mother should not be taken for granted. “Give her the reward she has earned,” he wrote. “Her works bring her praise.”—Proverbs 31:31, NIV.
However, when Lemuel recorded those views, they were not just a reflection of human thinking. They are recorded in the Bible, which is God’s Word. “All Scripture is inspired of God.” (2 Timothy 3:16) Those sentiments reflect Almighty God’s view of women, since God inspired those passages in the Bible for our instruction. jw.org