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Proverbs 31:27

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25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

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

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

28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

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

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BSB
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
KJV
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
WEB
She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness.
ASV
She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.
DARBY
She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
BLB
She watches the goings of her house, and the bread of idleness she does not eat.
ÅB
Hun holder øye med hvordan det går til i hennes hus, og dovenskaps brød spiser hun ikke.
OTB
Hun overvåker aktivitetene i sitt hus, og deltar ikke i lediggang.
B1930
Hun holder øie med hvorledes det går til i hennes hus, og dovenskaps brød eter hun ikke.

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Cross references

  • 1 Timothy 5:10

    Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

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  • Titus 2:4

    That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

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  • 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 he received of us.

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  • Proverbs 14:1

    Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11

    And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

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