Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
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.
International Standard Version
She reaches out to the poor, opening her hands to those in need.
A Conservative Version
She stretches out her hand to the poor, yea, she reaches 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 layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Phrases
Cross References
Ephesians 4:28
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.
Job 31:16-20
If I have withheld the poor from their desire, Or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
Proverbs 22:9
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Hebrews 13:16
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Deuteronomy 15:11
For the poor will never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt surely open thy hand unto thy brother, to thy needy, and to thy poor, in thy land.
Psalm 41:1
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil.
Psalm 112:9
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.
Proverbs 1:24
Because I have called, and ye have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man hath regarded;
Proverbs 19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.
Mark 14:7
For ye have the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can do them good: but me ye have not always.
Acts 9:39-41
And Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
Acts 20:34-35
Ye yourselves know that these hands ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Romans 10:21
But as to Israel he saith, All the day long did I spread out my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.
Romans 12:13
communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.