Proverbs 31:8
Be thou an aduocate for the dumbe, [to speake] in the cause of all such as be succourlesse in this transitorie worlde.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
In Context
7That they may drynke it, and forget their miserie and aduersitie.
Cross References
Proverbs 24:7Wysdome is to hye a thyng for a foole: for he dare not open his mouth in the gate.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:2-10
Maternal Counsels to King Lemuel. 1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto… Read the whole commentary →