Proverbs 31:20
She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.
Berean Standard Bible
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 stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
21When it snows, she has no fear for her household, for they are all clothed in scarlet.
Cross References
Job 31:16If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,
Psalms 41:2The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to surrender him to the will of his foes.
Proverbs 1:24Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,
Proverbs 22:9A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
Mark 14:7The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.
Acts 20:34You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.
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 →