1)
What is the significance of girding her loins with strength?
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Malbim (Derech ha'Muskal): This refers to investigation, which is compared to going - one goes from idea to idea. She girds her loins to go from achievement to achievement, from understanding to understanding.
2)
Why does it say "va'Te'ametz Zero'oseha"?
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Malbim (Derech ha'Muskal): Regarding deeds, she invigorates her arms to do Mitzvos and good deeds without laziness.
