Proverbs 31:27
She hath looked well to the paths of her house, and hath not eaten her bread idle.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
In Context
26She hath opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue.
28Her children rose up, and called her blessed: her husband, and he praised her.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:1A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built.
1 Thessalonians 4:11And that you use your endeavour to be quiet, and that you do your own business, and work with your own hands, as we commanded you: and that you walk honestly towards them that are without; and that you want nothing of any man's.
1 Timothy 5:10Having testimony for her good works, if she have brought up children, if she have received to harbour, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered to them that suffer tribulation, 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 →