Proverbs 31:27
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
In Context
26She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
28Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:
Cross References
Proverbs 14:1Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
1 Thessalonians 4:11and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.
1 Timothy 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to 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 →