Proverbs 31:9
Speak out and judge by the measure of what is right 1 and plead the cause of poor and needy people. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
In Context
8Speak for those who cannot speak, 1 for the causes of all who are perishing. 1
10Who can find a capable wife? 1 Her value is far more than jewels. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 1:16I commanded your judges at that time, saying, 'Hear the disputes between your brothers, and judge righteously between a man and his brother, and the foreigner who is with him.
2 Samuel 8:15David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and righteousness to all his people.
Job 29:15I was eyes to blind people; 1 I was feet to lame people. 1
Psalms 72:1Give the king your righteous decrees, God, 1 your righteousness to the king's son. 1
Proverbs 16:12When kings do wicked things, that is something to be despised, 1 for a throne is established by doing what is right. 1
Isaiah 1:17learn to do good; 1 seek justice, make straight the oppression, + 1:17 Instead of make straight the oppression , some versions have help the oppressed . 1 give justice to the fatherless, defend 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 →