She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes covering for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:20-23
Bride of the King
I wonder if the title caught your attention. Indeed the virtuous woman is a hardworking woman, a devoted servant, as well as a faithful wife and tender loving mother, but truly she is the clear depiction of the Church.
She is the representation of God’s people, the faithful believers, the bride of the King.
For your Maker is your husband— the Lord Almighty is his name— - Isaiah 54:5
“God is the husband of His church. The church is the bride, the Lamb’s wife. Every true believer is a part of the body of Christ. Christ regards unfaithfulness shown to Him by His people as the unfaithfulness of a wife to her husband. We are to remember that we are members of Christ’s body.”
SDA Bible Commentary Vol. 7 Chapter 19 – Ellen G. White
“Return, faithless people,” declares the Lord, “for I am your husband. I will choose you—one from a town and two from a clan—and bring you to Zion. - Jeremiah 3:14
In other words, the virtuous woman does the work of her Redeemer. She does exactly what Christ did when he was on earth. The proverbs 31 woman goes out of her ways to help others, and by the same token saves the precious souls whom Christ laid down His life for. This woman is a true Testimony of Christ’s Love and is at the Master’s service.
Each and every acts of the virtuous woman are scrutinized and watched by the whole world. She lives a selfless life filled with meekness, dignity and humility. She sets an example for the world to live by. Her walk with God is effortless and she sanctifies the principles hidden in the Word of God. Her life in itself is an offering to her King, and by her godly walk and piety she brings souls to the everlasting Gospel.
Clothed in fine linen
The linen fabric is durable and has a good reputation. Present for multiple generations, linen is a symbol of class and elegance. The proverbs 31 woman is clothed in fine linen… The bible teaches us that linen, this high valued fabric, represents the righteous acts of God’s Holy people.
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. - Revelation 19:8
This is very clear.
The virtuous woman, the reflection of the bride of God, wears the honorable garments of righteousness. Her husband, the King of kings loves her deeply and is proud of her.
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy. - Psalm 132:9