“She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.”
Proverbs 31:19 (KJV) |
Proverbs 31:19
From Proverbs 31, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.