Parallel Verses
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.
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 puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
20
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
Phrases
Cross References
Ephesians 4:28
Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
Job 31:16-20
"If I have withheld anything that the poor desired, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
Proverbs 22:9
Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Deuteronomy 15:11
For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, 'You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.'
Psalm 41:1
Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him;
Psalm 112:9
He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
Proverbs 1:24
Because I have called and you refused to listen, have stretched out my hand and no one has heeded,
Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.
Mark 14:7
For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have me.
Acts 9:39-41
So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.
Acts 20:34-35
You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities and to those who were with me.
Romans 10:21
But of Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people."
Romans 12:13
Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.