Proverbs 31:27

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Watching over the ways of her household, she would not eat the bread of idleness.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:1 : 1 Every wise woman has built her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
  • Titus 2:4 : 4 In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,
  • 1 Thess 4:11 : 11 to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you.
  • 2 Thess 3:6 : 6 Response to the Undisciplined But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us.

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    10The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

    11Her husband’s heart has trusted her, and he does not lack the dividends.

    12She has rewarded him with good and not harm all the days of her life.

    13She sought out wool and flax, then worked happily with her hands.

    14She was like the merchant ships; she would bring in her food from afar.

    15Then she rose while it was still night, and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants.

    16She considered a field and bought it; from her own income she planted a vineyard.

    17She clothed herself in might, and she strengthened her arms.

    18She perceived that her merchandise was good. Her lamp would not go out in the night.

    19She extended her hands to the spool, and her hands grasped the spindle.

    20She opened her hand to the poor, and extended her hands to the needy.

    21She would not fear for her household in winter, because all of her household were clothed with scarlet,

    22because she had made coverings for herself; and because her clothing was fine linen and purple.

    23Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land.

    24She made linen garments then sold them, and traded belts to the merchants;

    25her clothing was strong and splendid; and she laughed at the time to come.

    26She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue.

  • Prov 31:28-31
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    28Her children have risen and called her blessed; her husband also has praised her:

    29“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you have surpassed them all!”

    30Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting. A woman who fears the LORD– she makes herself praiseworthy.

    31Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

  • Prov 14:1
    75%

    1Every wise woman has built her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

  • Prov 6:8
    74%

    8yet it would prepare its food in the summer; it gathered at the harvest what it will eat.

  • Prov 7:11
    73%

    11(She is loud and rebellious, she does not remain at home–

  • Prov 19:14-15
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    14A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

    15Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry.

  • Prov 3:16-18
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    16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

    17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

    18She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

  • Prov 9:14
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    14And she has sat down at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

  • Ps 128:2-3
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    2You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.

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  • Prov 27:23
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    23Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, set your mind on your herds,

  • Prov 30:20
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    20This is the way of an adulterous woman: she has eaten and wiped her mouth and has said,“I have not done wrong.”

  • Deut 28:56
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    56Likewise, the most tender and delicate of your women, who would never think of putting even the sole of her foot on the ground because of her daintiness, will turn against her beloved husband, her sons and daughters,

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    25Do not lust in your heart for her beauty, and do not let her captivate you with her alluring eyes;

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    16A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

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    25Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways– do not wander into her pathways;

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    18Because of laziness the roof caves in, and because of idle hands the house leaks.

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    15I will abundantly supply what she needs; I will give her poor all the food they need.

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    13Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food.