Proverbs 31:20

20 Caph She stretched out her hand to the poor; yea, she reached forth her hands to the destitute.

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 Teth She perceived that her merchandise was good; her fire did not go out by night.

19 Jod She laid her hands to the spindle, and her hands held the distaff.

20 Caph She stretched out her hand to the poor; yea, she reached forth her hands to the destitute.

21 Lamed She shall not be afraid of the snow for her family, for all her family is clothed with double garments.

22 Mem She makes herself tapestries; her clothing is of fine linen and purple.