Proverbs 31:8
Open your mouth for the mute, 2 in the cause of all who are left desolate. 1
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In The King James Version
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
In Context
7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, 2 and remember his misery no more. 1
9Open your mouth, judge righteously, 2 and serve justice to the poor and needy.” Acrostic Psalm 1
Cross References
Psalms 79:11Let the sighing of the prisoner come before you. 2 According to the greatness of your power, preserve those who are sentenced to death. 1
Proverbs 24:7Wisdom is too high for a fool: 2 he does not open his mouth in the gate. 1
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 →