She looks well to the ways of her household,
and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 31:27 in context
Proverbs 31:24–30
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She makes linen garments and sells them,
and delivers sashes to the merchant.
25
Strength and dignity are her clothing.
She laughs at the time to come.
26
She opens her mouth with wisdom.
Kind instruction is on her tongue.
27
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She looks well to the ways of her household,
and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness.
28
Her children rise up and call her blessed.
Her husband also praises her:
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“Many women do noble things,
but you excel them all.”
30
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain;
but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
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