Proverbs 31:27
She watches over the ways of her household 1 and does not eat the bread of idleness. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 1 and the law of kindness is on her tongue. 1
28Her children rise up and call her blessed, 1 and her husband praises her, saying, 1
Cross References
Proverbs 14:1The wise woman builds her house, 1 but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. 1
1 Thessalonians 4:11We also exhort you to aspire to live quietly, take care of your own responsibilities, and work with your hands, just as we commanded you,
1 Timothy 5:10She must be known for good deeds, whether it is that she has cared for children, or has been hospitable to strangers, or has washed the feet of the saints, or has relieved the afflicted, or has been devoted 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 →