Proverbs 31:9
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And plead the cause of the poor and needy.
In context
6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more. 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb In the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And plead the cause of the poor and needy.
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, So that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil All the days of her life.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 31:9 in the NIV
Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 31:9 in the ESV
Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.