20 She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:20
Semantically similar passages
2 Enoch 51:1–2
1 STRETCH out your hands to the poor according to your strength. (2EN) 2 Hide not your silver in the earth. (2EN)
Psalms 132:14–16
14 “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. 15 I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread. 16 I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy.
Proverbs 31:25–27
25 Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:12–14
12 She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
Proverbs 31:30–31
30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.
Wisdom of Solomon 10:10–12
10 When a righteous man was a fugitive from a brother’s wrath, wisdom guided him in straight paths. She showed him God’s kingdom, and gave him knowledge of holy things. She prospered him in his toils, and multiplied the fruits of his labor. (WEB) 11 When in their covetous… (WEB)
Proverbs 28:26–28
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. 27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. 28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the rig…
Proverbs 22:8–10
8 He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. 9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. 10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
Search the collection All books and codes Translations and sources