Proverbs 31:27

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:10

she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

Titus 2:4

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

Proverbs 14:1

The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister living irresponsibly and not according to the tradition that they received from us.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

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

Proverbs 19:15

Laziness brings on deep sleep; an idle person will suffer hunger.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children rise up and call her happy; her husband, too, and he praises her:

Proverbs 31:14

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