Proverbs 31:27
But she opens her mouth wisely, and according to law.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
In Context
26The ways of her household are careful, and she eats not the bread of idleness.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:1Wise women build houses: but a foolish one digs hers down with her hands.
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 →