Proverbs 31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 31 connects to 10 cross-references. The Words of King Lemuel taught by his mother: warnings against women and wine that could destroy rulers, and urging defense of the poor and needy. The book concludes with the famous acrostic poem of the excellent wife who manages …
Other Translations
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Her hand she hath spread forth to the poor, Yea, her hands she sent forth to the needy.
Her hands are stretched out to the poor; yes, she is open-handed to those who are in need.
Cross References
For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand …
If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;
If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with …
Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay …
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.