Proverbs 31:27
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.
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- 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
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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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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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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.