Proverbs 31:19
She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
In context
16 She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. 17 She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. 19 She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. 20 She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 31:19 in the KJV
She layeth her hands to the spindle, And her hands hold the distaff.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 31:19 in the NIV
In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.