Proverbs 31:20
She spreadeth out wide her open palm to the poor: yea, her hands she stretcheth forth to the needy.
Leeser Tanakh
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 stretcheth out her hands to the spindle, and her palms hold fast the distaff.
21She hath no fear for her household of the snow: for all her household are clothed in scarlet.
Cross References
Job 31:16If ever I denied the wish of the indigent, or ever allowed the eyes of the widow to fall [in vain hopes];
Psalms 41:2(41:3) The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; he shall be made happy on the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the revengeful desire of his enemies.
Proverbs 1:24Whereas I called, and ye refused; I stretched out my hand, and no man was attentive;
Proverbs 22:9A man of a benevolent eye will indeed 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 →