Bible Commentary | Proverbs 31:27

Proverbs 31:27 (CSB) She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle.

she watches over the activities of her household

NLT “She carefully watches over everything in her household”

GW “She keeps a close eye on the conduct of her family”

CEV “She takes good care of her family”

Elizabeth George says, “To watch means ‘to hedge about,’ as with thorns, much like a mother bird or animal might do to protect her young.  The verb expresses the active guarding, protecting, saving, and attending to something precious.  This kind of watching involves observation and preservation.  A woman who watches over the ways of her household is a woman who watches over her precious home.” A Woman After God’s Own Heart, p. 144, referring to Strong’s Concordance

Elizabeth George writes, “In my home, I am the one who watches over safety, health, sanitation, cleanliness, and security.  And then there is the money – recording, saving, supervising, giving, spending, and stretching it.  I also take care of clothing needs and mending, the appliance warranties and service contrcts, and the food planning and preparation.  As the one who does the grocery shopping and stocks the pantry and refrigerator, I watch over the nutrition, the slection, and the types of foods and beverages available in the house.  I also oversee the calendar, keeping an eye open to upcoming events, and trying to anticipate future needs.  All the while I intently watch over the attitudes and unexpressed needs of each family member.”  A Woman After God’s Own Heart, p. 145

Jonathan Edwards was one of the leaders of the First Great Awakening.  One day he looked up from his studies and said to his wife, “Isn’t it about time for the hay to be cut?”  She replied, “It’s been in the barn for two weeks.”  That's an example of a woman who watches over the activities of her household.