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


In Context

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proverbs 31:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

31:27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

31:27She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

31:27She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

31:27She looks well to the ways of her household, and eats not the bread of idleness.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

31:27She hath looked well to the paths of her house, and hath not eaten her bread idle.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:27She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:27She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

31:27She is watching the ways of her household, And bread of sloth she eateth not.