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Berean Standard Bible

“She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.”

Proverbs 31:19

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Proverbs 31 closes the book with a poem praising a capable woman whose wisdom, industry and generosity benefit her household and community. The poem lists her varied work.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.

King James Version (KJV)

She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

American Standard Version (ASV)

She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

She puts her hands to the cloth-working rod, and her fingers take the wheel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Aplicó sus manos al huso, y sus manos tomaron la rueca.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sus manos están ocupadas hilando y tejiendo.

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