King James Bible
KJVShe layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 31:19 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. | |
American Standard VersionASV | She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | She hath put out her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | She putteth her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. | |
English Revised VersionERV | She layeth her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. | |
World English BibleWEB | She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Her hands she hath sent forth on a spindle, And her hands have held a distaff. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. |