While this section of scripture does describe the character of the virtuous woman, I would like to point out that men are not off the hook. The character qualities of the inner man here, apply to both women and men. Here, the description is that her words are characterized by wisdom and kindness. This woman is growing in grace. It’s not just that she has a naturally sweet or encouraging personality, but that her heart is being transformed. Remember what Jesus said about our words, “out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh” (Mt. 12:34). Just as we saw yesterday, this isn’t as much about her natural talents, as it is about Christ’s work being done in her life. Could your words characterized as often attacking or injuring people? If so, the problem is your heart, your inner man; your temper is just a symptom. May we draw nigh to Christ, who is the fountain of wisdom and kindness, and the only one who can transform our heart’s, and in turn, our words.