Proverbs 31:27–28
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
She looketh well to the wayes of her housholde, and eateth not the bread of idlenesse.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Her children arise vp, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
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From verse 27
- 1 Timothy 5:10Rank 1 from verse 27
10Well 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.
10Well reported of for good works, if shee haue brought vp children, if shee haue lodged strangers, if she haue washed the Saints feet, if shee haue releeued the afflicted, if shee haue diligently followed euery good worke.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6Rank 3 from verse 27
6Now 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.
6Now we command you, brethren, in the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ, that ye withdraw your selues from euery brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which hee receiued of vs.
- Proverbs 14:1Rank 4 from verse 27
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11Rank 5 from verse 27
From verse 28
- 2 Timothy 1:5Rank 1 from verse 28
5When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
5When I call to remembrance the vnfained faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice: and I am perswaded that in thee also.
- 2 Timothy 3:15–17Rank 2 from verse 28
15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
15And that from a childe thou hast knowen the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise vnto saluation through faith which is in Christ Iesus.
16All Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for correction, for instrution in righteousnesse,
17That the man of God may be perfect, ‖throughly furnished vnto all good workes.
- 1 Kings 2:19Rank 3 from verse 28
19¶ Bath-sheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king’s mother; and she sat on his right hand.
19¶ Bathsheba therefore went vnto king Solomon, to speake vnto him for Adoniiah: and the king rose vp to meete her, and bowed himselfe vnto her, and sate downe on his throne, and caused a seate to bee set for the Kings mother, and she sate on his right hand.
- Proverbs 31:1Rank 4 from verse 28
- Psalms 116:16Rank 5 from verse 28
- Isaiah 62:4–5Rank 6 from verse 28
4Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah: for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.
5¶ For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.
4*††Thou shalt no more bee termed, Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed, Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land, Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shalbe maried.
5¶ †For as a yong man marrieth a virgine, so shall thy sonnes marry thee: and as the bridegrome reioyceth ouer the bride, so shall thy God reioyce ouer thee.
- Song of Solomon 7:1–9Rank 7 from verse 28
1HOW beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince’s daughter! the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.
2Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies.
3Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins.
4Thy neck is as a tower of ivory; thine eyes like the fishpools in Heshbon, by the gate of Bath-rabbim: thy nose is as the tower of Lebanon which looketh toward Damascus.
5Thine head upon thee is like Carmel, and the hair of thine head like purple; the king is held in the galleries.
6How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delights!
7This thy stature is like to a palm tree, and thy breasts to clusters of grapes.
8I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose like apples;
9And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goeth down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak.
1¶ Howe beautifull are thy feete with shooes, O princes daughter! the ioynts of thy thighs are like iewels, the worke of the hands of a cunning workman.
2†Thy nauell is like a round goblet, which wanteth not licour: thy belly is like an heape of wheate, set about with lillies.
3*Thy two breasts are like two yong Roes that are twinnes.
4Thy necke is as a towre of yuory: thine eyes like the fish pooles in Heshbon, by the gate of Bathrabbim: thy nose is as the towre of Lebanon, which looketh toward Damascus.
5‖†Thine head vpon thee is like Carmel, and the haire of thine head like purple, the king is held in the galleries.
6How faire, and how pleasant art thou, O Loue, for delights!
7This thy stature is like to a palme tree, and thy breasts to clusters of grapes.
8I said, I will goe vp to the palme tree, I will take hold of the boughes thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose, like apples.
9†‖And the roofe of thy mouth like the best wine, for my beloued, that goeth downe sweetely, causing the lippes of those that are asleepe, to speake.
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Proverbs 31:27
Third-person singular present form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.
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1. In a good, right, or sound manner. 2. A source of water.
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Sense 1: The persons belonging to a house, family, or domestic establishment, including those under its head or charge. Sense 2: The goods, effects, or affairs belonging to such a house.
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Third-person singular present form of eat, meaning to take food into the body; to consume, devour, or waste away.
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Lack of work or useful activity.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Proverbs 31:28
Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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1. To rise, stand, get up, or move upward from a lower, lying, seated, fallen, or inactive position. 2. To begin, emerge, appear, come into being, or come forward. 3. To take action, intervene, or undertake the stated work. 4. To rise from death; to return to life.
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1. To name. 2. To summon or invite. 3. To proclaim or address. 4. To request.
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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.
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Sense 1: A married man in relation to his wife. Sense 2: One who manages or cultivates carefully.
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Praises; commends, honours, or declares worthy of admiration.
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26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
26She openeth her mouth with wisedome; and in her tongue is the law of kindnesse.
27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
27She looketh well to the wayes of her housholde, and eateth not the bread of idlenesse.
Selected passage28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
28Her children arise vp, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Selected passage29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
29‖Many daughters haue done vertuously, but thou excellest them all.