잠언 31:31 해설: Rashi

her deeds The skill of her deeds testifies for her so that all passersby praise her in the gate of the city. This is the figure, as I explained it, but according to the allegory, the chapter is explained as referring to the Torah and those who study it.

[10] a woman of valor This is the Torah.

who can find Fortunate is he who merits to find it.

than pearls Heb. מפנינים, [also referred to as] מרגליות.

[11] and he lacks no gain He eats the fruit in this world and in the next

[13] She seeks wool and flax Since it [the Torah] is compared to a woman, Scripture speaks according to the figure concerning the requirements for the work of women, and the allegory is as follows: The Torah seeks Scripture, Mishnah and Midrash, and searches for them, as they are the requirements of the students.

[14] She is like the merchant ships The Torah brings those who study it blessing and sustenance.

[15] She rises when it is still night They rise early in the [morning] watch.

she gives food to her household The teacher teaches the pupils the lesson allotted to them.

[16] She contemplates a field Heb. זממה. The Torah muzzles Esau, the “man of the field,” with a muzzle and a bridle.