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She stretches out her hand to the poor; Yes, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.
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Diligence Fuels Generosity
Commentators observe that the virtuous woman's generosity is directly connected to her diligence. Her hard work and prudent management are not for selfishly hoarding wealth but for creating the capacity to be charitable. As Albert Barnes notes, her diligence 'bears the fruit of an open-handed charity,' showing that industry and compassion should go hand-in-hand.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Diligence is not selfish, but bears the fruit of an open-handed charity.
19th Century
Anglican
She stretches out her hand to the poor— Either in sympathy or with alms; indeed, she reaches forth (both) her hands to the nee…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
She stretches out her hand to the poor Her liberality is very extensive, reaches to many, and at a distance; it is done w…
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This is the description of a virtuous woman of those times, but the general outlines equally apply to every age and nation. She is very careful to …
