Proverbs 31:9
Open your mouth, judge righteously, 2 and serve justice to the poor and needy.” Acrostic Psalm 1
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In The King James Version
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
In Context
8Open your mouth for the mute, 2 in the cause of all who are left desolate. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 1:16I enjoined your judges at that time, saying, “ Sh'ma ·Hear obey· cases between your brothers, and judge righteously between a man and his brother, and the foreigner who is living with him.
Psalms 72:1God, give your mishpat ·justice· to the King Messiah [Anointed one]; 2 + 72:1 b MP: “Your Righteousness” refers to the fullness of the seven fold Spirit of God (Is 11:1-2) and the perfection of graces and virtues without measure, “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). This qualifies Messiah to be Mediator and Righteous Judge. (Is 11:2; Is 53:11). (John 1:14; Heb 4:15-16, 9:15) and your righteousness to + 72:1 c MP: Messiah’s name: “Son of David the King”. (Matt 1:1) the Son of David [Beloved] the King. 1
Proverbs 16:12It is an abomination for kings to do ethical wickedness, 2 for the throne is established by righteousness. 1
Isaiah 1:17Learn to do well. 2 Seek mishpat ·justice·. 2 Relieve the oppressed. 2 Judge the orphan. 2 Plead for the widow.” 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 →