John Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 31:20

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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She stretcheth out her hand to the poor, etc.] Her liberality is very extensive, reaches to many, and at a distance; it is done with great cheerfulness and readiness; to do good and communicate, she forgets not, it being acceptable to her Lord and husband, (<581316>Hebrews 13:16); yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy; she gives with both hands, liberally and largely. It may be applied to the church, giving spiritual food by her ministers to those who are poor in spirit, spiritually poor and needy, and who hunger and thirst after righteousness.

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