Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
She stretches out her hand to the poor, yea, she reaches 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.
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 lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. 20 She stretches out her hand to the poor, yea, she reaches 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 the man who steals steal no more, but rather let him labor, working with his hands the good, so that he may have to give to him who has 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 who has a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Hebrews 13:16
But do not forget benevolence and fellowship, for God is well pleased with such sacrifices.
Deuteronomy 15:11
For the poor will never cease out of the land. Therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shall surely open thy hand to thy brother, to thy needy, and to thy poor, in thy land.
Psalm 41:1
Blessed is he who considers a poor man. LORD will deliver him in the day of evil.
Psalm 112:9
He has scattered, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. 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 has regarded,
Proverbs 19:17
He who has pity upon a poor man lends to LORD, and he will repay him his good deed.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shall find it after many days.
Mark 14:7
For ye always have the poor with you, and whenever ye may desire ye can do them well, but ye do not always have me.
Acts 9:39-41
And after rising, Peter went with them, whom, after coming, they brought into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood by him weeping, and exhibiting the coats and garments, as many things as Dorcas made being with them.
Acts 20:34-35
Ye yourselves know that these hands served my needs, and to those who were with me.
Romans 10:21
But to Israel he says, The whole day I stretched forth my hands to a disobedient and rebellious people.
Romans 12:13
sharing for the needs of the sanctified, pursuing love for strangers.