Devine Scripture

Proverbs 31:27

Proverbs chapter 31 · verse 27 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.

v.27This passage

v.28Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husbandalso, and he praiseth her, saying:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11

    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 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 they received of us.

  • 1 Timothy 5:10

    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

    that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

  • Proverbs 14:1

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