Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
She reaches out to the poor, opening her hands to those in need.
New American Standard Bible
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
King James Version
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Holman Bible
and she extends her hands to the needy.
A Conservative Version
She stretches out her hand to the poor, yea, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.
American Standard Version
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Amplified
She opens and extends her hand to the poor,
And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy.
Bible in Basic English
Her hands are stretched out to the poor; yes, she is open-handed to those who are in need.
Darby Translation
She stretcheth out her hand to the afflicted, and she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Julia Smith Translation
She spread forth her hands to the poor, and sent forth her hands to the needy.
King James 2000
She stretches out her hand to the poor; yea, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Her palm she opens to the poor, and her hand she reaches [out] to the needy.
Modern King James verseion
She stretches out her hand to the poor; yea, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
She openeth her hand to the poor, yea she stretcheth forth her hands to such as have need
NET Bible
She extends her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hand to the needy.
New Heart English Bible
She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy.
The Emphasized Bible
Her palm, she spreadeth out to the oppressed, and, her hands, she extendeth to the needy:
Webster
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yes, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
World English Bible
She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy.
Youngs Literal Translation
Her hand she hath spread forth to the poor, Yea, her hands she sent forth to the needy.
Themes
Alms » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
hands » Should be employed » In acts of benevolence
Industry » Characteristic of Godly women
Liberality » Promise for » Liberality of women
woman's Ministry » Kindness to the poor
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Speech/communication » Who speaks wisdom
Virtues » Of women » Liberality
Wives » Good » Are diligent and prudent
Wives » Good » Are benevolent to the poor
Woman » Good and virtuous, described
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Liberality
Women » Leaders » Liberality of
Women » Virtuous, held in high estimation
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 31:20
Prayers for Proverbs 31:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
An Excellent Woman
19 She works with her own hands on her clothes her hands work the sewing spindle. 20 She reaches out to the poor, opening her hands to those in need. 21 She is unafraid of winter's effect on her household, because all of them are warmly clothed.
Phrases
Cross References
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.
Job 31:16-20
"If I refused to grant the desire of the poor or exhausted the eyes of the widow,
Proverbs 22:9
Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Deuteronomy 15:11
Since poor people won't cease to exist in the land, therefore I'm commanding you: Be sure to be generous to your poor and needy relatives in your land."
Psalm 41:1
Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil.
Psalm 112:9
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
Proverbs 1:24
"Because I called out to you and you refused to respond I appealed, but no one paid attention
Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.
Mark 14:7
because you'll always have the destitute with you and can help them whenever you want, but you won't always have me.
Acts 9:39-41
So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him upstairs. All the widows gathered around Peter, crying and showing him all the shirts and coats Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
Acts 20:34-35
You yourselves know that I worked with my own hands to support myself and those who were with me.
Romans 10:21
But about Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and rebellious people."
Romans 12:13
Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.