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Berean Standard Bible

“She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.”

Proverbs 31:20

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Study note

The poem shows that her industry is not only for her own family's benefit. Right after describing her business dealings, it turns to those with the least.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy.

King James Version (KJV)

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

American Standard Version (ASV)

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Her hands are stretched out to the poor; yes, she is open-handed to those who are in need.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Alargó su mano al pobre, y extendió sus manos al menesteroso.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Les tiende su mano en ayuda a los pobres y necesitados.

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