A Virtuous Woman

A virtuous woman, who worked willingly with her hands, who looked well to the ways of her household and ate not the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31

Alice

From the Bible verse Proverbs 31, specifically verse 27:
"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness"
A chapter that talks of the virtues of a wife/mother. Often different verses from this chapter are quoted.

For further context, Proverbs 31:24-30:
(24) She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
(25) Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
(26) She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
(27) She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
(28) Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
(29) Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
(30) Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.