Proverbs 31:27
She ouerseeth the wayes of her housholde, and eateth not the bread of ydlenes.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
In Context
26She openeth her mouth with wisdome, and the lawe of grace is in her tongue.
28Her children rise vp, and call her blessed: her husband also shall prayse her, saying,
Cross References
Proverbs 14:1A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish destroyeth it with her owne handes.
1 Thessalonians 4:11And that ye studie to be quiet, and to meddle with your owne busines, and to worke with your owne handes, as we commanded you,
1 Timothy 5:10And well reported of for good woorkes: if shee haue nourished her children, if shee haue lodged the strangers, if shee haue washed the Saintes feete, if shee haue ministred vnto them which were in aduersitie, if shee were continually giuen vnto euery good woorke.
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 →