Proverbs 31:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 31:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 31:19 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 31:19 — KJV
“She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.”
— Proverbs 31:19 (KJV)
Proverbs 31:19 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 31:19
“And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:19: hands, hold
“And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:19: hands, hold
“And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:19: hands, hold
“And her lord rose up in the morning, and opened the doors of the house, and went out to go his way: and, behold, the woman his concubine was fallen down at the door of the house, and her hands were upon the threshold.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:19: hands, hold
“And when they arose early on the morrow morning, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the ground before the ark of the LORD; and the head of Dagon and both the palms of his hands were cut off upon the threshold; only the stump of Dagon was left to him. the stump...: or, the fishy part”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:19: hands, hold
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