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Proverbs 31:19 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 31 · verse 19
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.Proverbs 31:19 · King James Version
Proverbs 31:19 in context
17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- spindlekîyshôwrliterally a directorH3601 →
- layethshâlachto send away, for, or outH7971 →
- handsyâda handH3027 →
- handskaphthe hollow hand or palmH3709 →
- holdtâmakto sustainH8551 →
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