Proverbs 31:27
She watcheth well over the halichot (goings, ways) of her bais (household), 1 and eateth not the lechem atzlut (bread of idleness). 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
In Context
28Her banim rise up, and call her blessed; 1 her ba'al (husband) also, and he praiseth her. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 14:1Chachmot nashim buildeth her bais, 1 but the foolish pulleth it down with her hands. 1
1 Thessalonians 4:11And have as your ambition to lead a quiet life of shalom bayis, and to mind your own business, and to have a parnasah, working with your own hands, according to the mitzvot (commandments) we gave you.
1 Timothy 5:10being commended by ma'asim tovim, having brought up banim, having showed hachnosas orchim, having washed the feet of the Kedoshim, having given nechamah (comfort) to the oppressed, having devoted herself to every ma'aseh tov.
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 →