Proverbs 31:27

“She looketh well to the wayes of her housholde, and eateth not the bread of idlenesse.”

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Other Translations for Proverbs 31:27

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

She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
- Darby Bible

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
- Webster's Bible

She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness.
- World English Bible

She [is] watching the ways of her household, And bread of sloth she eateth not.
- Youngs Literal Bible

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 31:27

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 31:27

31:27 Looketh well - She diligently observes the management of her domestick business, and the whole carriage of her children and servants.


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