Proverbs 31:27
“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”

What does Proverbs 31:27 mean?
Proverbs 31:27 in the KJV reads, “She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.” In its plain sense, the verse portrays a woman whose attention is awake, deliberate, and faithful. She is not drifting through her days, nor is she absent from…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Diligent Caregiver: A Reflection on Proverbs 31:27
In Proverbs 31:27, we encounter a profound portrait of a virtuous woman: “She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.” This scripture serves as a testament to the virtue of diligence, a quality that is indispensable in the life of anyone…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Diligence and Care in Our Households
Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude for the wisdom that flows from Your Word. As I meditate on the verse from Proverbs 31:27, "She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness," I am struck by the profound…
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