Proverbs 31:20

20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

Proverbs 31:20 in Other Translations

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

20 She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.

20 She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy.

20 She's quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor.

20 Her hands reach out to the poor, and she extends her hands to the needy.

Proverbs 31:20 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 31:20

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor
Her liberality is very extensive, reaches to many, and at a distance; it is done with great cheerfulness and readiness; to do good and communicate, she forgets not, it being acceptable to her Lord and husband, ( Hebrews 13:16 ) ; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy;
she gives with both hands, liberally and largely. It may be applied to the church, giving spiritual food by her ministers to those who are poor in spirit, spiritually poor and needy, and who hunger and thirst after righteousness.

Proverbs 31:20 In-Context

18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

Cross References

• 1. Deuteronomy 15:11; Ephesians 4:28; Hebrews 13:16