Proverbs 31:27

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:1 : 1 Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 well 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.
  • Titus 2:4 : 4 that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
  • 1 Thess 4:11 : 11 and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;
  • 2 Thess 3:6 : 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 they received of us.

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    10A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

    11The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain.

    12She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.

    13She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.

    14She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.

    15She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.

    16She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

    17She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.

    18She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.

    19She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.

    20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

    21She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.

    22She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

    23Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.

    24She maketh linen garments and selleth them, And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

    25Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

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    28Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband [also], and he praiseth her, [saying] :

    29Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.

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    31Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her works praise her in the gates.

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    1Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

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    8Provideth her bread in the summer, And gathereth her food in the harvest.

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    16Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.

    17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.

    18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.

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