Proverbs 31:20
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 31
“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.”Proverbs 31:20
What Does Proverbs 31:20 Mean?
Proverbs 31:20 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 31, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Care for the Poor.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 31:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”Ephesians 4:28“Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.”Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”Proverbs 19:17“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”Proverbs 22:9“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”Deuteronomy 15:11“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.”Psalms 41:1“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”Acts 20:34“Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.”Romans 12:13“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”Job 31:16“If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;”Psalms 112:9“He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.”Ecclesiastes 11:1“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.”Mark 14:7“For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.”Acts 9:39“Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.”Romans 10:21“But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.”Ezekiel 18:16“Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment,”Proverbs 1:24“Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;”
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