Proverbs 31:19

She holds the ◄spindle/rod which twists the thread that she is making►, and then she spins the thread [MTY] that she will use.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

In Context

18She knows when she is getting a good profit from her business. When it is necessary, she works [MTY] until it is late at night.

20She generously helps [MTY] those who are poor and needy [DOU].

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Cross References

Exodus 35:26And all the women who wanted to made/spun thread from goats’ 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 →

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