Proverbs 31:8

Speak [MTY] to defend people who are unable to defend themselves; speak to encourage others to do what is right for those who are helpless.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

In Context

7If they drink, they will forget that they are poor, and they will not think about their distress/troubles any more.

9Speak [MTY] ◄on their behalf/to help them► and try to cause judges to decide matters fairly/justly; try to cause others to do for poor and needy people what should be done for them.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 19:6Saul listened to what Jonathan said. Then Saul said, “I solemnly promise that just as certain as Yahweh lives, I will not kill David.”

1 Samuel 22:14Ahimelech replied, “ I do not understand why you are saying that, because David, your son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguards, is very loyal to you. No one is more loyal to you than David! Everyone in your household respects him very much.

Job 29:9The leaders of the people stopped talking [DOU],

Psalms 79:11Listen to your people groaning while they are in prison, and by your great power free those whom our enemies say that they will certainly execute.

Proverbs 24:7Foolish people cannot understand wise sayings/talk; at public meetings they are not able to say anything that is useful.

Jeremiah 21:12This is what he says to you descendants of King David: ‘Every day, make fair decisions for the people whom you judge. Help those who have been robbed. Rescue/Save them from those [SYN] who ◄oppress them/treat them cruelly►. If you do not do that, I will be angry and punish [MTY] you with a fire that will be impossible to extinguish, because of all the sins that you have committed.

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 →

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