Proverbs 31:27

English Standard Version 2016

She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:10

and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.

Titus 2:4

and so train the young women to love their husbands and children,

Proverbs 14:1

The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you,

Proverbs 19:15

Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

Proverbs 31:14

She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar.