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Proverbs 31:27

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:27 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.

    BBE

  • She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

    DBY

  • She looks well to the ways of her household, And doesn't eat the bread of idleness.

    WEB

  • She `is' watching the ways of her household, And bread of sloth she eateth not.

    YLT

  • She looks well to the ways of her household, and eats not the bread of idleness.

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

    BSB

In context

25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

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