Proverbs 31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Cross References
Job 31:16If I have withheld aught that the poor desired, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;
Psalms 41:2(41-3) The LORD preserve him, and keep him alive, let him be called happy in the land; and deliver not Thou him unto the greed of his enemies.
Proverbs 1:24Because I have called, and ye refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man attended,
Proverbs 22:9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
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 →