Proverbs 31:20
She hath opened her hand to the needy, and stretched out her hands to the poor.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 hath put out her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle.
Cross References
Job 31:16If I have denied to the poor what they desired, and have made the eyes of the widow wait:
Psalms 41:2Blessed is he that understandeth concerning the needy and the poor : the Lord will deliver him in the evil day.
Proverbs 1:24Because I called, and you refused: I stretched out my hand, and there was none that regarded.
Proverbs 22:9He that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.
Mark 14:7For the poor you have always with you: and whensoever you will, you may do them good: but me you have not always.
Acts 20:34You yourselves know: for such things as were needful for me and them that are with me, these hands have furnished.
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 →