Proverbs 31:19
She lays her hands to the distaff, and her fingers grasp the spindle.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
KJV1611 – Modern English
She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
She layeth{H7971} her hands{H3027} to the distaff,{H6418} And her hands{H3709} hold{H8551} the spindle.{H3601}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
She layeth{H7971}{(H8765)} her hands{H3027} to the spindle{H3601}, and her hands{H3709} hold{H8551}{(H8804)} the distaff{H6418}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
She layeth hir fyngers to the spyndle, & hir hande taketh holde of ye rocke.
Geneva Bible (1560)
She putteth her handes to the wherue, and her handes handle the spindle.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
She layeth her fingers to the spindle, & her hande taketh holde of the distaffe.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
Webster's Bible (1833)
She lays her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Her hands she hath sent forth on a spindle, And her hands have held a distaff.
American Standard Version (1901)
She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
American Standard Version (1901)
She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
She puts her hands to the cloth-working rod, and her fingers take the wheel.
World English Bible (2000)
She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
She extended her hands to the spool, and her hands grasped the spindle.
Referenced Verses
- Exod 35:25-26 : 25 Every skilled woman spun thread with her hands and brought what she had spun—blue, purple, crimson yarn, and fine linen. 26 All the women whose hearts were stirred with skill spun goat hair.
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20 She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gates, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them; she supplies sashes to the merchants.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs at the days to come.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her.
29 Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gates.
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10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
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- Exod 35:25-262 verses72%
25 Every skilled woman spun thread with her hands and brought what she had spun—blue, purple, crimson yarn, and fine linen.
26 All the women whose hearts were stirred with skill spun goat hair.
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15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and those who hold her fast are blessed.
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26 She reached for the tent peg, her right hand for the workman's hammer. She struck Sisera, she crushed his head, she shattered and pierced his temple.
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1 Wise women build their homes, but foolish ones tear theirs down with their own hands.
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28 A lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in kings' palaces.
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14 She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
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10 then may my wife grind grain for another, and may others kneel over her.
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8 yet she prepares her food in the summer and gathers her provisions at harvest.
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7 with which the reaper does not fill his hand, nor the binder of sheaves his arms.
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9 She will place a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of splendor.
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12 then you shall cut off her hand; show no pity.
- Job 31:19-202 verses68%
19 if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or the needy without garments,
20 and their hearts did not bless me for warming them with the fleece from my sheep—
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23 an unloved woman when she gets married, and a maidservant who displaces her mistress.
- Prov 7:11-122 verses67%
11 She is loud and rebellious; her feet do not stay at home.
12 Now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner, she lurks.
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26 I found that more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is snares and nets, and whose hands are chains. The one who pleases God will escape her, but the sinner will be caught by her.
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16 Trying to restrain her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.
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2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
3 She has sent out her maidens; she calls out from the highest points of the city,
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16 She treats her young harshly, as if they were not hers; her labor is in vain because she has no fear.
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4 Laziness leads to poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
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2 On the heights along the way, at the crossroads, she takes her stand.
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29 From there it searches for food; its eyes see it from afar.