Proverbs 31:20

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Proverbs 31:18–22 · Berean Standard Bible

18 She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.

19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

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

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household, for they are all clothed in scarlet.

22 She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple.

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Proverbs 22:9

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Job 31:16

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Job 31:17

if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless—

Job 31:18

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Job 31:19

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Job 31:20

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