King James Bible
KJVShe stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 31:20 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. | |
American Standard VersionASV | She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | She hath opened her hand to the needy, and stretched out her hands to the poor. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | She stretcheth out her hand to the afflicted, and she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. | |
English Revised VersionERV | She spreadeth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yes, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. | |
World English BibleWEB | She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Her hand she hath spread forth to the poor, Yea, her hands she sent forth to the needy. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | She stretches out her hand to the poor; yes, she reaches forth her hands to the needy. |