Proverbs 31:19

Proverbs 31:19 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19In her hand she holds the distaff

and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

19She stretches out her hands to the 31:19 I.e., the staff that holds the textile fibers for spinningdistaff,

And her 31:19 Lit palmshands grasp the spindle.

19She stretches out her hands to the distaff,

And her hands grasp the spindle.

19She stretches out her hands to the 31:19 I.e. the staff that holds the textile fibers for spinning.distaff,

And her hands hold the spindle [as she spins wool into thread for clothing].

19She stretches out her hands to the distaff

and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

19With one hand she holds the wool.

With the other she spins the thread.