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Proverbs 31:20 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: King James Version
" She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. "
Proverbs 31:20
Verse in Context
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18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
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Proverbs 31:1
"The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him."
Proverbs 31:2
"What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?"
Proverbs 31:3
"Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings."
Proverbs 31:4
"It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:"
Proverbs 31:5
"Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted."
Proverbs 31:6
"Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts."
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