Proverbs 31:20
She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.
In context
17 She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. 19 She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. 20 She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 31:20 in the KJV
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 31:20 in the NIV
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.