Proverbs 31:20

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

Proverbs 31:20 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 31:20

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor
Her liberality is very extensive, reaches to many, and at a distance; it is done with great cheerfulness and readiness; to do good and communicate, she forgets not, it being acceptable to her Lord and husband, ( Hebrews 13:16 ) ; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy;
she gives with both hands, liberally and largely. It may be applied to the church, giving spiritual food by her ministers to those who are poor in spirit, spiritually poor and needy, and who hunger and thirst after righteousness.

Proverbs 31:20 In-Context

18 She sees that her business affairs go well; her lamp stays lit at night.

19 She puts her hands to the staff with the flax; her fingers hold the spinning rod.

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

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; since all of them are doubly clothed.

22 She makes her own quilts; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.