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Proverbs 31:27
She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.
Proverbs 31:27 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 31:27 in other translations
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness.
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In context
24 She makes linen robes and gets a price for them, and traders take her cloth bands for a price.
25 Strength and self-respect are her clothing; she is facing the future with a smile.
26 Her mouth is open to give out wisdom, and the law of mercy is on her tongue.
27 She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.
28 Her children get up and give her honour, and her husband gives her praise, saying,
29 Unnumbered women have done well, but you are better than all of them.
30 Fair looks are a deceit, and a beautiful form is of no value; but a woman who has the fear of the Lord is to be praised.
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