Proverbs 31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:20 in other translations
| BSB | She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. |
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| WEB | She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy. |
| ASV | She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. |
| YLT | Her hand she hath spread forth to the poor, Yea, her hands she sent forth to the needy. |
| DARBY | She stretcheth out her hand to the afflicted, and she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. |
| BBE | Her hands are stretched out to the poor; yes, she is open-handed to those who are in need. |
| Webster | She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yes, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. |
What does Proverbs 31:20 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 31:10-31
10-31. This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In Hebrew the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order (compare Introduction to Poetical Books). Who ... woman--The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare Pr 18:22; 19:14). virtuous--literally…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 31:10-31
This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one…
Proverbs 31:20 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Proverbs 31:20
- Ephesians 4:28
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
- Hebrews 13:16
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- Proverbs 19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
- Proverbs 22:9
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
- Romans 12:13
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
- Acts 20:34-35
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
- Deuteronomy 15:11
For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.
- Psalms 41:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
- Job 31:16-20
If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail; Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten thereof; (For from my youth he was brought up with me, as with a father, and I have guided her from my mother’s womb;) If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering; …
- Psalms 112:9
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
- Mark 14:7
For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.
- Acts 9:39-41
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
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Context
- Proverbs 31:19
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
- Proverbs 31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
- Proverbs 31:21
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Proverbs 31:20 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Alargó su mano al pobre, y extendió sus manos al menesteroso. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Elle étend sa main vers l’affligé, et tend ses mains au nécessiteux. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Sie breitet ihre Hand aus zu dem Elenden und streckt ihre Hände dem Dürftigen entgegen. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Manum suam aperuit inopi, et palmas suas extendit ad pauperem. |