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Proverbs 31:27

She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

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KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

WEB World English Bible

She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness.

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24 She maketh body linen and selleth it, and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laugheth [at] the coming day.

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

27 She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her:

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

30 Gracefulness is deceitful and beauty is vain; a woman [that] feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

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