Proverbs 31:10 says, Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.  I believe that this is more a rhetorical question.  This implication is not that a virtuous woman cannot be found, but who would know enough to look for one.  Such a woman is of more value than any precious stone.  Verse eleven states, The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.  This is a very simple statement.  Her husband can trust her without worry.  Verse twelve adds, She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.  A virtuous woman will do what is good for her husband as long as she lives.  She will not suddenly be looking around for someone who might be better, nor will she do anything just to hurt her husband.  Verse thirteen states, She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.  We don't have a lot of weaving going on today, but we can say that the virtuous woman insures that her family is well clothed to the best of her ability.  Verse fourteen says, She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.  The virtuous woman will do what she must to see that her family is fed well.  Verse fifteen adds, She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.  She is not only concerned with her family, but with those who work for her as well.  Verse sixteen states, She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.  She is capable of conducting business wisely in addition to taking care of her family and home.  (I don't believe that this means that she must do everything, but that she can do so and does so willingly.)  Verse seventeen proclaims, She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.  I believe this means that she not only takes care of others, but she takes care of herself as well.  Verse eighteen states, She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.  The virtuous woman knows when merchandise is good, and she doesn't allow darkness to rule her home.  Verse nineteen states, She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.  Once more, we don't make our own cloth as a general rule, but we can again say that she does what she needs to in order to ensure that her family is well clothed.  Verse twenty declares, She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.  The virtuous woman reaches out to the poor and needy out of compassion.  Verse twenty-one says, She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.  She doesn't worry about cold weather, because she has her family prepared for it.  Verse twenty-two states, She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.  I believe this would mean that she makes her house look as nice and be as comfortable as possible.  Verse twenty-three says, Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.  Her husband is known and looked up to by those he encounters.  Verse twenty-four says, She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.  I believe we can say that she engages in work that brings money into the home.  Again, I don't believe that this means that a virtuous woman must do everything, but instead that she willingly does everything she can to help her family.  Verse twenty-five declares, Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.  This doesn't say she will be clothed in riches, but in strength and honor.  I believe this is because the virtuous woman first does what God directs her to do.  Verse twenty-six says, She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.  In order to speak with true wisdom, she must know God in a personal relationship, then He will lead her to show kindness to others.  Verse twenty-seven states, She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.  She is diligent in caring for her family and home, and does not just sit idly by while things go undone.  Verse twenty-eight adds, Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.  Her family respects her.  I believe this is the highest accomplishment in this lifetime.  Verse twenty-nine declares, Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.  I don't believe that this was speaking about any particular woman, but means any woman who lives a virtuous life.  Verse thirty declares, Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.  Beauty and worldly praise are fleeting at best, but being obedient to God brings everlasting rewards.  Verse thirty-one concludes, Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.  This is the most someone could ask for.