Proverbs 31:20

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She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.

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  • Eph 4:28 : 28 The one who steals must steal no longer; instead, he must labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
  • Heb 13:16 : 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
  • Job 31:16-20 : 16 If I have withheld the desires of the poor or caused the eyes of the widow to fail, 17 if I have eaten my morsel alone, without sharing with the fatherless— 18 but from my youth I raised him as a father would, and from my mother’s womb I guided the widow— 19 if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or the needy without garments, 20 and their hearts did not bless me for warming them with the fleece from my sheep—
  • Prov 22:9 : 9 The generous person will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.
  • Eccl 11:1-2 : 1 Send your bread upon the waters, for in many days you will find it again. 2 Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the earth.
  • Mark 14:7 : 7 For you will always have the poor with you, and you can help them whenever you want, but you will not always have me.
  • Acts 9:39-41 : 39 So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. All the widows stood around him weeping and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. 40 Peter sent everyone out of the room, then knelt down and prayed. Turning toward the body, he said, "Tabitha, arise." She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. 41 Peter gave her his hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and the widows and presented her to them alive.
  • Acts 20:34-35 : 34 You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my needs and those of my companions. 35 In all this, I have shown you that by working hard in this way, we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
  • Rom 10:21 : 21 But concerning Israel He says: 'All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.'
  • Rom 12:13 : 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
  • Ps 41:1 : 1 For the director of music, a psalm of David.
  • Ps 112:9 : 9 He has freely given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
  • Prov 1:24 : 24 Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand, but no one paid attention,
  • Prov 19:17 : 17 Whoever is gracious to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his good deed.
  • Deut 15:11 : 11 For there will never cease to be poor people in the land. Therefore, I command you to freely open your hand to your brother, to the needy, and to the poor in your land.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 31:9-19
    11 verses
    86%

    9Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

    10A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

    11Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

    12She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

    13She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

    14She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

    15She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.

    16She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

    17She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

    18She senses that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

    19She lays her hands to the distaff, and her fingers grasp the spindle.

  • Prov 31:21-31
    11 verses
    78%

    21She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

    22She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple.

    23Her husband is respected at the city gates, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

    24She makes linen garments and sells them; she supplies sashes to the merchants.

    25She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs at the days to come.

    26She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness is on her tongue.

    27She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

    28Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her.

    29Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.

    30Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

    31Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gates.

  • Prov 3:16-17
    2 verses
    71%

    16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor.

    17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

  • Job 31:19-21
    3 verses
    71%

    19if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or the needy without garments,

    20and their hearts did not bless me for warming them with the fleece from my sheep—

    21If I have raised my hand against the fatherless, because I saw my support in the gate,

  • Luke 21:4
    70%

    4For they all gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she had to live on.

  • Prov 14:1
    69%

    1Wise women build their homes, but foolish ones tear theirs down with their own hands.

  • Job 30:25
    69%

    25Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has not my soul grieved for the needy?

  • Prov 10:4
    69%

    4Laziness leads to poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.

  • Deut 15:11
    69%

    11For there will never cease to be poor people in the land. Therefore, I command you to freely open your hand to your brother, to the needy, and to the poor in your land.

  • Job 22:9
    68%

    9You sent widows away empty-handed, and the arms of the fatherless were crushed.

  • Job 31:16
    68%

    16If I have withheld the desires of the poor or caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

  • Ps 132:15
    68%

    15'I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her needy with bread.'

  • Deut 25:11-12
    2 verses
    68%

    11If two men fight with each other, and the wife of one comes to rescue her husband from the hand of the one striking him, and she reaches out her hand and grabs him by his private parts,

    12then you shall cut off her hand; show no pity.

  • Prov 18:23
    67%

    23The poor speak with supplications, but the rich answer harshly.

  • Prov 6:8
    67%

    8yet she prepares her food in the summer and gathers her provisions at harvest.

  • Prov 9:14
    67%

    14She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

  • Prov 14:31
    67%

    31Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

  • Prov 19:17
    67%

    17Whoever is gracious to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his good deed.

  • 1 Tim 5:5
    67%

    5The widow who is truly alone and desolate has placed her hope in God and continues in prayers and petitions night and day.

  • Deut 15:8
    67%

    8Instead, you shall freely open your hand to him and generously lend him whatever he needs.

  • Prov 22:16
    67%

    16One who oppresses the poor to increase their wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich will both come to poverty.

  • Job 39:16
    67%

    16She treats her young harshly, as if they were not hers; her labor is in vain because she has no fear.

  • Prov 7:11-12
    2 verses
    67%

    11She is loud and rebellious; her feet do not stay at home.

    12Now in the street, now in the squares, at every corner, she lurks.

  • Prov 9:3
    67%

    3She has sent out her maidens; she calls out from the highest points of the city,

  • Ps 41:1
    67%

    1For the director of music, a psalm of David.