Proverbs 31:27
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:27 in other translations
| BSB | She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. |
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| WEB | She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness. |
| ASV | She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness. |
| YLT | She is watching the ways of her household, And bread of sloth she eateth not. |
| DARBY | She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. |
| BBE | She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it. |
| Webster | She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. |
What does Proverbs 31:27 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 31:10-31
10-31. This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In Hebrew the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order (compare Introduction to Poetical Books). Who ... woman--The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare Pr 18:22; 19:14). virtuous--literally…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 31:10-31
This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one…
Proverbs 31:27 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Proverbs 31:27
- 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,
- 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;
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Context
- Proverbs 31:26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
- Proverbs 31:27
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
- Proverbs 31:28
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Proverbs 31:27 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Considera los caminos de su casa, y no come el pan de balde. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Elle surveille les voies de sa maison, et ne mange pas le pain de paresse. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Sie überwacht die Vorgänge in ihrem Hause und ißt nicht das Brot der Faulheit. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Consideravit semitas domus suæ, et panem otiosa non comedit. |