Every wise woman Some texts read the wisdoms (plur. of excellence, as in Proverbs 9:1) of women. And so in next clause, the folly (of women). A slightly different reading is followed by A.V. and R.V., the wise ones of(among) women, buildeth every one her house; σοφαὶ γυναῖκες, LXX.; sapiens mulier, Vulg. Comp. Her wise princesses, lit. the wise(ones) of her princesses, Judges 5:29.

her hands her own hands, R.V., as indicated by the order of the words in the Heb.: "with her hands plucketh it down."

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