Proverbs 31:20
She has opened her hand to the needy, and she has extended her hands to the poor.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
In Context
19She has put her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle.
Cross References
Job 31:16If I have denied the poor what they wanted and have made the eyes of the widow wait;
Psalms 41:2As the deer longs for fountains of water, so my soul longs for you, O God.
Proverbs 1:24For I called, and you refused. I extended my hand, and there was no one who watched.
Proverbs 22:9Whoever is inclined to mercy shall be blessed, for from his bread he has given to the poor. Whoever gives gifts will acquire victory and honor. But he carries away the soul of the receiver.
Mark 14:7For the poor, you have with you always. And whenever you wish, you are able to do good to them. But you do not have me always.
Acts 20:34as you yourselves know. For that which was needed by me and by those who are with me, these hands have provided.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:11-31
The Virtuous Woman. 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field,… Read the whole commentary →