494 B
494 B
Who can find a capable wife?
The writer asks a question to show that he is beginning a new section. AT: "Not many men can find a capable wife." or "Not many men can find a wife who is able to do many things well." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
Her value is far more than jewels
"She is more precious than jewels"
he will never be poor
This litotes can be stated positively. AT: "he will always have what he needs" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)