Proverbs 31:27
She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
In Context
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and upon her tongue is the law of kindness.
28Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her:
Cross References
Proverbs 14:1The wisdom of women buildeth their house; but folly plucketh it down with her hands.
1 Thessalonians 4:11and to seek earnestly to be quiet and mind your own affairs, and work with your [own] hands, even as we charged you,
1 Timothy 5:10borne witness to in good works, if she have brought up children, if she have exercised hospitality, if she have washed saints' feet, if she have imparted relief to the distressed, if she have diligently followed every 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 →