Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
She spread forth her hands to the poor, and sent 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.
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.
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 sent forth her hands upon the spindle, and her hands take hold of the whirl. 20 She spread forth her hands to the poor, and sent forth her hands to the needy. 21 She will not fear for her house from snow, for all her house put on double.
Phrases
Cross References
Ephesians 4:28
He stealing let him steal no more: and rather let him be wearied from fatigue, working good with the hands, that he have to impart to him having need.
Job 31:16-20
If I shall withhold from the desire of the poor, and cause the eyes of the widow to fail;
Proverbs 22:9
The good eye it shall be blessed, for he gave from his bread to the poor.
Hebrews 13:16
And the doing good and mutual participation forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Deuteronomy 15:11
For the needy shall not cease from the midst of thy land: for this I command thee, saying, Opening, thou shalt open thy hand to thy brother, to thy afflicted and to thy needy in thy land.
Psalm 41:1
To the overseer: chanting of David. Happy he attending to the weak one: in the day of evil Jehovah will deliver him.
Psalm 112:9
He scattered, he gave to the needy; his justice stands forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory.
Proverbs 1:24
Because I called and ye will refuse; I stretched forth my hands, and none attending;
Proverbs 19:17
He pitying the poor lends to Jehovah, and he will recompense to him his act.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Send forth thy bread upon the face of the waters, for in a multitude of days thou shalt find it
Mark 14:7
For always have ye the poor with you, and when ye wish ye can do them good: and me ye have not always.
Acts 9:39-41
And Peter having risen came with them. Whom having approached, they brought into the upper room: and all the widows stood before him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, being with them.
Acts 20:34-35
And ye yourselves know, that to my necessities, and to those being with me, these hands served.
Romans 10:21
And to Israel he says, The whole day have I unfolded my hands to an unbelieving and contradicting people.
Romans 12:13
Participating in the necessities of the holy ones; pursuing hospitality.