Proverbs 31:20
She openeth her hande to the poore, yea she stretcheth foorth her handes to such as haue neede.
Bible (Bishops')
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 layeth her fingers to the spindle, & her hande taketh holde of the distaffe.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:24Because I haue called, and ye refused, I haue stretched out my hande, and no man regarded:
Proverbs 22:9He that hath a bountifull eye, shalbe blessed: for he geueth of his bread to the poore.
Mark 14:7For ye haue poore with you alwayes, and whensoeuer ye wyll, ye may do the good: but me haue ye not alwayes.
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 →