Her love for God, coupled with her good works, brings the capable wife commendation and praise. Why, her fine deeds are spoken of approvingly even in the gates, the city’s news center! She is reminiscent of Ruth, to whom Boaz said: “Everyone in the gate of my people is aware that you are an excellent woman.”​—Ruth 3:11.

The capable wife has not inappropriately received the praise of others; it has come to her as a result of “her works.” That is, she has earned such esteem.

Give her of the fruitage of her hands, and let her works praise her even in the gates.”​—31 Vss. 30, 31.