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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 31, Verse 20

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19
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
King James Version
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
American Standard Version
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
New English Translation
She opened her hand to the poor, and extended her hands to the needy.
World English Bible
She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends 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.
23
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24
She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25
Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.
27
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her.
29
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30
Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.