A moment in scripture
Proverbs 31:27
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She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
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The surrounding passage
- Proverbs 31:25
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
- Proverbs 31:26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
- Proverbs 31:28
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
- Proverbs 31:29
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.