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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />She watches over the activities of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />She looks well to how things go in her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />She takes good care of her family and is never lazy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />She keeps a close eye on the conduct of her family, and she does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She is always busy and looks after her family's needs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She looks discretely to the affairs of her household, and she is never lazy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />She [is] watching the ways of her household, "" And she does not eat bread of sloth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> She is watching the ways of her household, And bread of sloth she eateth not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />She viewed the goings of her house, and the bread of sloth she will not eat.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />She hath looked well to the paths of her house, and hath not eaten her bread idle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />She has considered the paths of her household, and she has not eaten her bread in idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She watches over the affairs of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The ways of her household are above reproach, and she does not eat the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The ways of her house are open and she has not eaten the bread of laziness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The ways of her household are careful, and she eats not the bread of idleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/31-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=6585" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">The Virtues of a Noble Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6822.htm" title="6822: ṣō·w·p̄î·yāh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to lean forward, i.e. To peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await.">She watches over</a> <a href="/hebrew/1979.htm" title="1979: hă·lî·ḵō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A going, way, traveling company. Feminine of haliyk; a walking; by implication, a procession or march, a caravan.">the affairs</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of her household</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ṯō·ḵêl (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: wə·le·ḥem (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">the bread</a> <a href="/hebrew/6104.htm" title="6104: ‘aṣ·lūṯ (N-fs) -- Sluggishness. Rom atsal; indolence.">of idleness.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Titus 2:5</a></span><br />to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">1 Timothy 5:14</a></span><br />So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm">1 Timothy 5:13</a></span><br />At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11</a></span><br />and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-10.htm">1 Timothy 2:10</a></span><br />but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">1 Peter 3:1-6</a></span><br />Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a></span><br />Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24</a></span><br />Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a></span><br />As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-39</a></span><br />In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-6.htm">Genesis 18:6</a></span><br />So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-61.htm">Genesis 24:61-67</a></span><br />Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left. / Now Isaac had just returned from Beer-lahai-roi, for he was living in the Negev. / Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/2-2.htm">Ruth 2:2-3</a></span><br />And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go into the fields and glean heads of grain after someone in whose sight I may find favor.” “Go ahead, my daughter,” Naomi replied. / So Ruth departed and went out into the field and gleaned after the harvesters. And she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a></span><br />One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12</a></span><br />And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">She looks well to the ways of her household, and eats not the bread of idleness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-1.htm">Proverbs 14:1</a></b></br> Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11</a></b></br> And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:6</a></b></br> Now 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Affairs</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-19.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-14.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-20.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-21.htm">Family</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-15.htm">Food</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-15.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-21.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-11.htm">Idleness</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-13.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-15.htm">Sloth</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-17.htm">Watches</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-3.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-13.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/2-49.htm">Affairs</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-21.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-7.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-24.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-24.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-5.htm">Family</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-25.htm">Food</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-28.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">Household</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-18.htm">Idleness</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-30.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-18.htm">Sloth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-8.htm">Watches</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-4.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-2.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-11.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-1.htm">Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-6.htm">The afflicted are to be comforted and defended</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">The praise and properties of a good wife</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>She watches over</b><br />The Hebrew word for "watches over" is "tsaphah," which conveys the idea of keeping watch, guarding, or observing with care. This term is often used in the context of a watchman on a city wall, vigilantly scanning the horizon for any sign of danger. In the context of <a href="/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a>, it suggests a proactive and attentive oversight, emphasizing the diligence and responsibility of the virtuous woman. She is not passive but actively engaged in ensuring the well-being and smooth operation of her household.<p><b>the affairs of her household</b><br />The phrase "affairs of her household" refers to the management and stewardship of the home. In ancient Israel, the household was the basic unit of society, encompassing not just the immediate family but also servants and extended family members. The Hebrew word "bayith" for "household" implies a place of dwelling, but it also signifies the people within it. The virtuous woman is portrayed as a wise and capable manager, ensuring that all aspects of her home life are in order, from the physical needs to the spiritual and emotional well-being of those under her care.<p><b>and does not eat</b><br />The phrase "does not eat" is a metaphorical expression indicating that the woman does not partake in or indulge in something. In this context, it suggests abstaining from laziness or inactivity. The Hebrew verb "akal" means to consume or devour, and here it implies a conscious choice to avoid the pitfalls of idleness. This choice reflects her commitment to productivity and purposefulness in her daily life.<p><b>the bread of idleness</b><br />"Idleness" is translated from the Hebrew word "atsluth," which denotes laziness, slothfulness, or inactivity. Bread, a staple of life, symbolizes sustenance and provision. Thus, "the bread of idleness" represents the sustenance gained through inactivity or lack of effort. The virtuous woman is commended for her industrious nature, as she seeks to contribute meaningfully to her household and community. Her refusal to "eat the bread of idleness" underscores her dedication to living a life of purpose and diligence, aligning with the broader biblical principle that encourages hard work and stewardship of one's resources and talents.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_virtuous_woman.htm">The Virtuous Woman</a></b><br>The subject of <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a>, often referred to as the "Proverbs 31 Woman," is an idealized figure representing the virtues of a godly woman. She is diligent, wise, and industrious, serving as a model for Christian women.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_household.htm">The Household</a></b><br>This refers to the family and home environment over which the virtuous woman exercises her care and management. It symbolizes the sphere of influence and responsibility entrusted to her.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_lemuel.htm">King Lemuel</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a>, who shares the wisdom taught to him by his mother. This chapter is often seen as a mother's advice to her son on the qualities of a good wife.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_stewardship.htm">Diligence in Stewardship</a></b><br>The virtuous woman exemplifies diligence in managing her household. Christians are called to be good stewards of the resources and responsibilities God has entrusted to them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoidance_of_idleness.htm">Avoidance of Idleness</a></b><br>Idleness is discouraged throughout Scripture. The <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a> woman is a model of productivity and purpose, reminding believers to use their time wisely for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_the_home.htm">Role of Women in the Home</a></b><br>This verse underscores the significant role women play in the home. It encourages women to embrace their God-given responsibilities with joy and dedication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>Watching over the affairs of the household can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual vigilance. Believers are called to be watchful and prayerful, guarding their hearts and homes against spiritual threats.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - TSADE. <span class="cmt_word">She looketh well to the ways of her house;</span> the actions and habits of the household. She exercises careful surveillance over all that goes on in the family. <span class="cmt_word">Eateth not the bread of idleness;</span> but rather bread won by active labour and conscientious diligence. She is of the opinion of the apostle who said "that if any would not work, neither should he eat" (<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:10</a>). Septuagint, "The ways of her house are confined (<span class="greek">στεγναὶ διατριβαὶ</span> <span class="greek">οἴκων αὐτῆς</span>), and she eats not idle bread." The first of these clauses may mean that the proceedings of her household, being confined to a narrow circle, are readily supervised. But the meaning is very doubtful; and Schleusner renders, "continuae conversationes in aedibus ejus." St. Gregory applies our verse to the conscience, thus: "She considers the ways of her house, because she accurately examines all the thoughts of her conscience. She eateth not her bread in idleness, because that which she learned out of Holy Scripture by her understanding, she places before the eyes of the Judge by exhibiting it in her works" ('Moral.,' 35:47). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/31-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">She watches over</span><br /><span class="heb">צ֭וֹפִיָּה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·w·p̄î·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6822.htm">Strong's 6822: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lean forward, to peer into the distance, to observe, await</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the affairs</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲלִיכ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(hă·lî·ḵō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1979.htm">Strong's 1979: </a> </span><span class="str2">A walking, a procession, march, a caravan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of her household</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּיתָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and does not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eat</span><br /><span class="heb">תֹאכֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯō·ḵêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the bread</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֶ֥חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·le·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, bread, grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of idleness.</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֝צְל֗וּת</span> <span class="translit">(‘aṣ·lūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6104.htm">Strong's 6104: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sluggishness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/31-27.htm">Proverbs 31:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/31-27.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:27 She looks well to the ways (Prov. 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