Proverbs 31:27

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

She watches the goings of her house, and the bread of idleness she does not eat.

Latin

Consideravit semitas domus suæ, et panem otiosa non comedit.

Hebrew

English

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

The noble wife shows wisdom. She stays calm when facing the unknown. She offers advice in a charming way.

Proverbs concludes with a strong poem honoring the virtuous wife. The acrostic format makes it feel complete and helps students learn.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Timothy 5:10
…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
Titus 2:4
In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
…and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.