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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold fast the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle [as she spins wool into thread for clothing].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She extends her hands to the spinning staff, and her hands hold the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She extends her hands to the spinning staff, and her hands hold the spindle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />She spins her own cloth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />She layeth her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"She puts her hands on the distaff, and her fingers hold a spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She spins her own thread and weaves her own cloth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She works with her own hands on her clothes — her hands work the sewing spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Her hands take hold of the distaff, and her hands grasp the spindle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />She has sent forth her hands on a spindle, "" And her hands have held a distaff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Her hands she hath sent forth on a spindle, And her hands have held a distaff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />She sent forth her hands upon the spindle, and her hands take hold of the whirl.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />She hath put out her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />She has put her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She puts her hands to the distaff, and her fingers ply the spindle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />She stretches out her arms diligently, and puts her hands to the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />She stretched out her arms with diligence and her hands to the spindle.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />She reaches forth her arms to needful <i>works</i>, and applies her hands to the spindle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/31-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=6533" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">The Virtues of a Noble Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šil·lə·ḥāh (V-Piel-Perf-3fs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">She stretches</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏe·hā (N-fdc:: 3fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">out her hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/3601.htm" title="3601: ḇak·kî·šō·wr (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A distaff. From kasher; literally, a director, i.e. The spindle or shank of a distaff, by which it is twirled.">to the distaff</a> <a href="/hebrew/8551.htm" title="8551: tā·mə·ḵū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close.">and grasps</a> <a href="/hebrew/6418.htm" title="6418: p̄ā·leḵ (N-ms) -- Whorl of a spindle, a district. From an unused root meaning to be round; a circuit; also a spindle; hence, a crutch.">the spindle</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: wə·ḵap·pe·hā (Conj-w:: N-fdc:: 3fs) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">with her fingers.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-25.htm">Exodus 35:25-26</a></span><br />Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen. / And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Exodus 28:3</a></span><br />You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-7.htm">2 Kings 23:7</a></span><br />He also tore down the quarters of the male shrine prostitutes that were in the house of the LORD, where the women had woven tapestries for Asherah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-9.htm">Isaiah 19:9</a></span><br />The workers in flax will be dismayed, and the weavers of fine linen will turn pale.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/38-12.htm">Isaiah 38:12</a></span><br />My dwelling has been picked up and removed from me like a shepherd’s tent. I have rolled up my life like a weaver; He cuts me off from the loom; from day until night You make an end of me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-16.htm">Ezekiel 27:16</a></span><br />Aram was your customer because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your wares.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24-26</a></span><br />Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women. / He asked for water, and she gave him milk. In a magnificent bowl she brought him curds. / She reached for the tent peg, her right hand for the workman’s hammer. She struck Sisera and crushed his skull; she shattered and pierced his temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/2-17.htm">Ruth 2:17</a></span><br />So Ruth gathered grain in the field until evening. And when she beat out what she had gleaned, it was about an ephah of barley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-19.htm">1 Samuel 2:19</a></span><br />Each year his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24</a></span><br />O daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and luxury, who decked your garments with ornaments of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Acts 9:39</a></span><br />So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14</a></span><br />Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9-10</a></span><br />Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">1 Peter 3:3-4</a></span><br />Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11</a></span><br />and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-25.htm">Exodus 35:25,26</a></b></br> And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, <i>both</i> of blue, and of purple, <i>and</i> of scarlet, and of fine linen… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">Distaff</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-3.htm">Fingers</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-33.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-28.htm">Grasp</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-16.htm">Grasps</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-32.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-10.htm">Held</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-28.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Lays</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-17.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/psalms/104-2.htm">Stretches</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-26.htm">Wheel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">Distaff</a> <a href="/songs/5-5.htm">Fingers</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-20.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-18.htm">Grasp</a> <a href="/amos/2-15.htm">Grasps</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-20.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/songs/3-4.htm">Held</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-3.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-11.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-6.htm">Lays</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-3.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/songs/2-13.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-1.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-20.htm">Stretches</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-6.htm">Wheel</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-1.htm">Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-6.htm">The afflicted are to be comforted and defended</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">The praise and properties of a good wife</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The distaff is a tool used in spinning, which was a common domestic task in ancient times. This reflects the cultural context of the time when women were primarily responsible for textile production. The act of stretching out her hands signifies diligence and willingness to work. Biblically, this can be connected to the theme of hard work and provision seen in <a href="/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a>, where the woman is praised for her ability to manage her household effectively. This diligence can be seen as a reflection of the wisdom and fear of the Lord, which is the foundation of her character.<p><b>and grasps the spindle with her fingers</b><br>The spindle is another tool used in the process of spinning fibers into thread or yarn. This phrase further illustrates the skill and precision required in her work. The use of her fingers indicates a personal and hands-on approach, suggesting care and attention to detail. Historically, spinning was a vital task for creating clothing and other textiles, essential for the survival and comfort of a family. This imagery of the woman working with her hands can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual fruitfulness and productivity that comes from a life lived in accordance with God's wisdom. In a broader biblical context, this can be related to the New Testament teachings on using one's gifts and talents for the glory of God and the benefit of others, as seen in the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_virtuous_woman.htm">The Virtuous Woman</a></b><br>The subject of <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a>, often referred to as the "Proverbs 31 Woman," is an idealized figure representing wisdom, diligence, and virtue. She embodies the qualities that are esteemed in a godly woman.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_distaff_and_spindle.htm">The Distaff and Spindle</a></b><br>These are tools used in the process of spinning wool or flax into thread. The distaff holds the raw material, while the spindle is used to twist the fibers into yarn. This imagery highlights industriousness and skill.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_lemuel.htm">King Lemuel</a></b><br>The chapter is attributed to the words of King Lemuel, which his mother taught him. It is a mother's advice to her son on the qualities of a virtuous wife.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_work.htm">Diligence in Work</a></b><br>The virtuous woman is a model of diligence and hard work. Her use of the distaff and spindle symbolizes her commitment to providing for her family. Christians are encouraged to approach their work with the same dedication and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/skill_and_craftsmanship.htm">Skill and Craftsmanship</a></b><br>The use of specific tools like the distaff and spindle indicates a level of skill and craftsmanship. Believers are called to develop their talents and use them for the glory of God and the benefit of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_the_household.htm">Role of Women in the Household</a></b><br>This passage highlights the important role women play in managing and nurturing their households. It affirms the value of domestic work and encourages women to embrace their God-given roles with joy and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_resourcefulness.htm">Wisdom and Resourcefulness</a></b><br>The <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a> woman exemplifies wisdom and resourcefulness. Christians are encouraged to seek wisdom in their daily tasks and to be resourceful in managing their responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'regeneration_before_faith'.htm">What does 'Finger of God' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_aging.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on aging?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_was_the_law_preserved_after_exodus_32_19.htm">If Moses physically destroyed the original stone tablets in Exodus 32:19, how did the Law continue to be preserved without alteration?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_evil.htm">Why does God permit the existence of evil?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - YODH. <span class="cmt_word">She layeth her hands to the spindle.</span> <span class="hebrew">כִּישׁור</span>. (<span class="accented">kishor</span>, a word not occurring elsewhere) is probably not the spindle, but the distaff, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the staff to which is tied the bunch of flax from which the spinning wheel draws the thread. To this she applies her hand; she deftly performs the work of spinning her flax into thread. <span class="cmt_word">Her hands hold the distsaff.</span> <span class="hebrew">פֶלֶך</span> (<span class="accented">pelek</span>) is the spindle, the cylindrical wood (afterwards the wheel) on which the thread winds itself as it is spun. The hands could not be spared to hold the distaff as well as the spindle, so the first clause should run, "She stretches her hand towards the distaff." In the former clause <span class="accented">kishor</span> occasioned some difficulty to the early translators, who did not view the word as connected with the process of spinning. The Septuagint translates, "She stretches out her arms to useful works (<span class="greek">ἐπὶ τὰ συμφέροντα</span>);" Vulgate, <span class="accented">Manum suam misit ad fortia.</span> So Aquila and Symmachus, <span class="greek">ἀνδρεῖα</span>. This rather impedes the parallelism of the two clauses. There was nothing derogatory in women of high rank spinning among their maidens, just as in the Middle Ages noble ladies worked at tapestry with their attendants. We remember how Lucretia, the wife of Collatinus, was found sitting in the midst of her handmaids, carding wool and spinning (Livy, 1:57). Catullus, in his 'Epithal. Pel. et Thet.,' 312, describes the process of spinning ? <p><span class="foreign">"Laeva colum molli lana retinebat amictum;<br />Dextera tum leviter deducens fila supinis<br />Formabat digitis; tum prono in pollice torquens<br />Libratum tereti versabat turbine fusum."</span><br />(<span class="note_acc">Carm.,' 64.</span>) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/31-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">She stretches</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁלְּחָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(šil·lə·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out her hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֭דֶיהָ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the distaff</span><br /><span class="heb">בַכִּישׁ֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇak·kî·šō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3601.htm">Strong's 3601: </a> </span><span class="str2">A director, the spindle, shank of a, distaff, by which it is twirled</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and grasps</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּ֣מְכוּ</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8551.htm">Strong's 8551: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the spindle</span><br /><span class="heb">פָֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6418.htm">Strong's 6418: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circuit, a spindle, a crutch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with her fingers.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝כַפֶּ֗יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵap·pe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - fdc | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/31-19.htm">Proverbs 31:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31-19.htm">Proverbs 31:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/31-19.htm">Proverbs 31:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31-19.htm">Proverbs 31:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31-19.htm">Proverbs 31:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/31-19.htm">Proverbs 31:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/31-19.htm">Proverbs 31:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/31-19.htm">Proverbs 31:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/31-19.htm">Proverbs 31:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/31-19.htm">Proverbs 31:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/31-19.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:19 She lays her hands to the distaff (Prov. 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