Verse Comparison: Proverbs 31:27
American Standard Version
She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.
Amplified® Bible
She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat.
Contemporary English Version
She takes good care of her family and is never lazy.
Darby English Version
She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Good News Bible
She is always busy and looks after her family's needs.
King James Version
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
New American Standard Bible
She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.
New International Version
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
New King James Version
She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Revised Standard Version
She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Young's Literal Translation
She `is' watching the ways of her household, And bread of sloth she eateth not.
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