Proverbs 31:20
And she opens her hands to the needy, and reaches out fruit to the poor.
LXX2012 (US English)
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 reaches forth her arms to needful works, and applies her hands to the spindle.
Cross References
Job 31:16But the helpless missed not whatever need they had, and I did not cause the eye of the widow to fail.
Psalms 41:2My soul has thirsted for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? 1
Proverbs 1:24Since I called, and you⌃ did not listen; and I spoke at length, and you⌃ gave no heed;
Proverbs 22:9He that has pity on the poor shall himself be maintained; for he has given of his own bread to the poor. He that gives liberally secures victory an honor; but he takes away the life of them that posses them.
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 →