Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
Her hands are stretched out to the poor; yes, she is open-handed to those who are 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.
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.
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.
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
Interlinear
Paras
Kaph
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 31:20
Prayers for Proverbs 31:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
An Excellent Woman
19 She puts her hands to the cloth-working rod, and her fingers take the wheel. 20 Her hands are stretched out to the poor; yes, she is open-handed to those who are in need. 21 She has no fear of the snow for her family, for all those in her house are clothed in red.
Phrases
Cross References
Ephesians 4:28
Let him who was a thief be so no longer, but let him do good work with his hands, so that he may have something to give to him who is in need.
Job 31:16-20
If I kept back the desire of the poor; if the widow's eye was looking for help to no purpose;
Proverbs 22:9
He who is kind will have a blessing, for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Hebrews 13:16
But go on doing good and giving to others, because God is well-pleased with such offerings.
Deuteronomy 15:11
For there will never be a time when there are no poor in the land; and so I give orders to you, Let your hand be open to your countrymen, to those who are poor and in need in your land.
Psalm 41:1
Happy is the man who gives thought to the poor; the Lord will be his saviour in the time of trouble.
Psalm 112:9
He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.
Proverbs 1:24
Because your ears were shut to my voice; no one gave attention to my out-stretched hand;
Proverbs 19:17
He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Put out your bread on the face of the waters; for after a long time it will come back to you again.
Mark 14:7
The poor you have ever with you, and whenever you have the desire you may do them good: but me you have not for ever.
Acts 9:39-41
And Peter went with them. And when he had come, they took him into the room: and all the widows were there, weeping and putting before him the coats and clothing which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
Acts 20:34-35
You yourselves have seen that with these hands I got what was necessary for me and those who were with me.
Romans 10:21
But about Israel he says; All the day my hands have been stretched out to a people whose hearts were turned away, and who put themselves against my word.
Romans 12:13
Giving to the needs of the saints, ready to take people into your houses.