John Trapp on Proverbs 30:28

Verſ. 28. The Spider taketh hold with her hands] Some render it the Ape: and the Hebrew Semamith is ſomewhat like the Latine Simia, a Creature that is very witty, active, and imitative, taking hold with his hands (ſuch as they are) and doing ſtrange feats; being therefore much in Kings Palaces, who delight to look upon them, as Salomon did for recreation. If wee take it for the Spider, ſhe doth her work painfully and curiouſly, ſpins a finer thread than any woman can doe, builds a finer houſe than any man can doe, in manner and form like to the tent of an Emperour. This baſe Creature may teach us this wiſdome, ſaith one, not to be bunglers or ſlubberers in our works, but to bee exact in our Trades, and labour ſo to excel therein, that our doings may bee commendable and admirable.