Proverbs 31:19
She layeth her yadayim to the distaff, 1 and her fingers lay hold of the spindle. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
In Context
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is tov; 1 her ner (light) goeth not out balailah. 1
20She extends her palms to the oni; 1 indeed, she reacheth forth her yadayim to the evyon (needy). 1
Cross References
Exodus 35:26And all the nashim whose lev stirred them up in chochmah spun goat hair.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:11-31
The Virtuous Woman. 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field,… Read the whole commentary →