Proverbs 31:27
She has considered the paths of her household, and she has not eaten her bread in idleness.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
In Context
26She has opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue.
28Her sons rose up and predicted great happiness; her husband rose up and praised her.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:1A wise woman builds up her household. But a foolish one will pull down with her own hands what has been built up.
1 Thessalonians 4:11to choose work that allows you to be tranquil, and to carry out your business and to do your work with your own hands, just as we have instructed you,
1 Timothy 5:10who has testimony of her good works: whether she has educated children, or has provided hospitality, or has washed the feet of the saints, or has ministered to those suffering tribulation, or has pursued any kind of good work.
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 →