Proverbs 31:27
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Revised Version 1895
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 wisdom; and the law of kindness is on her tongue.
28Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her, saying:
Cross References
Proverbs 14:1Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
1 Thessalonians 4:11and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;
1 Timothy 5:10well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed 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 →