Proverbs 31:20

Translations

Modern

She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.

Traditional

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

Literal

Her palm she spreads out to a poor one, and her hands she sends out to a needy one.

Latin

Manum suam aperuit inopi, et palmas suas extendit ad pauperem.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.

Notes

Proverbs 31:19–21

A virtuous wife is generous to the poor, which is also a trait of wise people (Proverbs 11:24–26; 21:13; 22:9, 16, 22–23; 28:27).

Proverbs 31:10–31

Proverbs concludes with a strong poem honoring the virtuous wife. The acrostic format makes it feel complete and helps students learn.

Theme notes and profiles

Ruth Laziness and Hard Work

Related verses

Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Proverbs 22:9
A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
Psalm 41:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.
Deuteronomy 15:11
For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land.
Acts 20:34–35
You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Job 31:16–20
If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,
Psalm 112:9
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
Romans 10:21
But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”
Acts 9:39–41
So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

Glossary

Acrostic Beauty Family Life and Relations Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Spinner, Spinning

Topics

Being a Women of God Economics: Household Feeding the Hungry Industry: Characteristic of Godly Women Industry: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Poetry: Acrostic Poor: Duty To The Hands: should be Employed in Acts of Benevolence Wife: Domestic Duties of Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Good are Benevolent to the Poor Wives: Good are Diligent and Prudent Woman: Good and Virtuous, Described Women: Spun Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Women: Virtuous, Held in High Estimation

Proverbs 31:20

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