Proverbs 31:20
She's generous to the poor, and gives help to the needy.
Free Bible 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 spins the thread and weaves the cloth.
21She doesn't worry if it snows, because her whole family has warm clothing.
Cross References
Job 31:16Have I refused to give the poor what they needed, or caused widows to despair?
Psalms 41:2The Lord protects them and keeps them alive. They will live happily in the land, and they will not be handed over to their enemies.
Proverbs 1:24For I have called you, but you refused to listen; I reached out my hand to you, but you didn't care.
Proverbs 22:9If you're generous, you'll be blessed, for you share your food with those in need.
Mark 14:7You'll always have the poor with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you won't always have me with you.
Acts 20:34You know that I worked with my own hands to provide for my own needs, as well as for those who were with me.
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 →