Proverbs 31:27
She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
In Context
26Her mouth is open to give out wisdom, and the law of mercy is on her tongue.
28Her children get up and give her honour, and her husband gives her praise, saying,
Cross References
Proverbs 14:1Wisdom is building her house, but the foolish woman is pulling it down with her hands.
1 Thessalonians 4:11And that you may take pride in being quiet and doing your business, working with your hands as we gave you orders;
1 Timothy 5:10And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:11-31
The Virtuous Woman. 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field,… Read the whole commentary →