Proverbs 31:20

20 Her palm she opens to the poor, and her hand she reaches [out] 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 perceives that her merchandise [is] good; her lamp does not go out in the night.
19 Her hands she puts onto the distaff, and her palms hold a spindle.
20 Her palm she opens to the poor, and her hand she reaches [out] to the needy.
21 She does not fear for her house [when] it snows, for {her entire household} is clothed [in] crimson.
22 She makes for herself coverings; her clothing [is] fine linen and purple.
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