"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness." — Proverbs 31:27

Proverbs 31:27 · KJV

“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”

— Proverbs 31:27

Verse 26

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue {is} the law of kindness.

Verse 28

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband {also}, and he praiseth her.

Proverbs 31 — Context

Strength and honour {are} her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue {is} the law of kindness.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband {also}, and he praiseth her.

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. {have...: or, have gotten riches}

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:10

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Titus 2:4

That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, {sober: or, wise}

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;