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Proverbs 31

Proverbs 31:19

The Virtues of a Noble Woman · Proverbs 31:10–31
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Translations

Modern
She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
Traditional
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
Literal
She stretched out her hands to the distaff, and her palms grasp the spindle.
Latin
Manum suam misit ad fortia, et digiti ejus apprehenderunt fusum.

Original

Hebrew
English
She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

Notes

Proverbs 31:19–21

A virtuous wife is generous to the poor, which is also a trait of wise people (Proverbs 11:24–26; 21:13; 22:9, 16, 22–23; 28:27).

Proverbs 31:10–31

Proverbs concludes with a strong poem honoring the virtuous wife. The acrostic format makes it feel complete and helps students learn.

Theme notes and profiles

Ruth Laziness and Hard Work

Glossary

Acrostic Beauty Family Life and Relations Flax Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Sheep Spinner, Spinning

Topics

Art: Primitive of the Spinner Arts of The: Spinner Distaff: General Scriptures Concerning Economics: Household Industry: Characteristic of Godly Women Industry: General Scriptures Concerning Poetry: Acrostic Spindle used in Spinning Spinning by Hand The Hands: Operations of, Mentioned: Working Wife: Domestic Duties of Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Good are Diligent and Prudent Woman: Good and Virtuous, Described Women: Domestic Duties of Women: Spun Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Women: Virtuous, Held in High Estimation