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Proverbs 31:20
Her hands are stretched out to the poor; yes, she is open-handed to those who are in need.
Proverbs 31:20 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 31:20 in other translations
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.
She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy.
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In context
17 She puts a band of strength round her, and makes her arms strong.
18 She sees that her marketing is of profit to her: her light does not go out by night.
19 She puts her hands to the cloth-working rod, and her fingers take the wheel.
20 Her hands are stretched out to the poor; yes, she is open-handed to those who are in need.
21 She has no fear of the snow for her family, for all those in her house are clothed in red.
22 She makes for herself cushions of needlework; her clothing is fair linen and purple.
23 Her husband is a man of note in the public place, when he takes his seat among the responsible men of the land.
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