Proverbs 31:8
Speak for those who cannot speak, 1 for the causes of all who are perishing. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
In Context
7He will drink and he will forget his poverty 1 and he will not remember his trouble. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 19:6Saul listened to Jonathan. Saul swore, “As Yahweh lives, he will not be put to death.”
1 Samuel 22:14Then Ahimelech answered the king and said, “Who among all your servants is so faithful as David, who is the king's son-in-law and is over your bodyguard, and is honored in your house?
Job 29:9The princes used to refrain from talking when I came; 1 they would lay their hand on their mouths. 1
Psalms 79:11May the groans of the prisoners come before you; 1 with the greatness of your power keep the children of death alive. 1
Proverbs 24:7Wisdom is too high for a fool; 1 in the gate he does not open his mouth. 1
Jeremiah 21:12House of David, Yahweh says, 'Bring about justice in the morning. 1 Rescue the one who has been robbed by the hand of the oppressor, 1 or my fury will go out like fire and burn, 1 and there is no one who can quench it, because of your evil deeds. 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 →