What does Proverbs 31:31 mean?

This passage has depicted the virtues of a godly woman (Proverbs 31:10) in the context of an ancient Israeli home. Many worthwhile traits have been noted. The commendation ends with a call for the woman to be given credit, publicly, for her success. In ancient walled cities, gates were the only points of entry. That included merchants and all the residents. So, they were hubs of government, commerce, and culture. That the woman is being applauded there is notable for that era.

The "excellent wife" personifies virtues promoted throughout the book of Proverbs. She works hard (Proverbs 15:19; 31:15), plans appropriately (Proverbs 20:4; 31:21), invests wisely (Proverbs 23:4; 31:16), shows kindness and generosity (Proverbs 19:17; 31:20), offers wise counsel to others (Proverbs 10:13; 31:26), honors her spouse (Proverbs 5:18; 31:23), trains her children correctly (Proverbs 22:6; 31:27), and fears the Lord (Proverbs 8:13; 31:30). Her life contrasts sharply with the "fools" often denounced in this book (Proverbs 10:8; 12:15; 17:28; 18:2). This kind of woman blazes a trail for young and old alike to follow. By following her example, believers can be what God wants them to be and do what He wants them to do.