Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 31:20 β Meaning and Application
King James Version
βShe stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. {She...: Heb. She spreadeth}β
Proverbs 31:20
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
She perceiveth that her merchandise {is} good: her candle goeth not out by night. {She...: Heb. She tasteth}
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. {She...: Heb. She spreadeth}
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household {are} clothed with scarlet. {scarlet: or, double garments}
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing {is} silk and purple.
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