Proverbs 31:20 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

She opens her hands to oppressed people and stretches them out to needy people.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

Her hands are stretched out to the poor; yes, she is open-handed to those who are in need.

DBY:

She stretcheth out her hand to the afflicted, and she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy.

YLT:

Her hand she hath spread forth to the poor, Yea, her hands she sent forth to the needy.

Proverbs 31:20 Cross References

XREF:

Deuteronomy 15:11 "For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying, 'You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy and poor in your land.'

Job 31:16 "If I have kept the poor from their desire, Or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

Proverbs 22:9 He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor.

Romans 12:13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

Ephesians 4:28 He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

31:10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in them. She is careful to fill up time, that none be lost. She rises early. She applies herself to the business proper for her, to women's business. She does what she does, with all her power, and trifles not. 3. She makes what she does turn to good account by prudent management. Many undo themselves by buying, without considering whether they can afford it. She provides well for her house. She lays up for hereafter. 4. She looks well to the ways of her household, that she may oblige all to do their duty to God and one another, as well as to her. 5. She is intent upon giving as upon getting, and does it freely and cheerfully. 6. She is discreet and obliging; every word she says, shows she governs herself by the rules of wisdom. She not only takes prudent measures herself, but gives prudent advice to others. The law of love and kindness is written in the heart, and shows itself in the tongue. Her heart is full of another world, even when her hands are most busy about this world. 7. Above all, she fears the Lord. Beauty recommends none to God, nor is it any proof of wisdom and goodness, but it has deceived many a man who made his choice of a wife by it. But the fear of God reigning in the heart, is the beauty of the soul; it lasts for ever. 8. She has firmness to bear up under crosses and disappointments. She shall reflect with comfort when she comes to be old, that she was not idle or useless when young. She shall rejoice in a world to come. She is a great blessing to her relations. If the fruit be good, the tree must have our good word. But she leaves it to her own works to praise her. Every one ought to desire this honour that cometh from God; and according to this standard we all ought to regulate our judgments. This description let all women daily study, who desire to be truly beloved and respected, useful and honourable. This passage is to be applied to individuals, but may it not also be applied to the church of God, which is described as a virtuous spouse? God by his grace has formed from among sinful men a church of true believers, to possess all the excellences here described.

CONC:

Afflicted Arms Extends Forth Hands Needy Open-handed Opens Poor Reaches Reacheth Spread Stretched Stretches Stretcheth Yea Yes

Afflicted Arms Extends Forth Hand Hands Need Needy Open-Handed Opens Poor Reaches Reacheth Spread Stretched Stretches Stretcheth

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