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Proverbs 31:8-9 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 31 · verses 8–9 · King James Version
8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.Proverbs 31:8-9 · King James Version
Proverbs 31:8-9 in context
6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- righteouslytsedeqthe rightH6664 →
- appointedbêna son , in the widest sense , etc.)H1121 →
- mouthpehthe mouth , whether literal or figurativeH6310 →
- causedîynjudgementH1779 →
- judgeshâphaṭto judgeH8199 →
- pleaddîyna straight courseH1777 →
- Openpâthachto open wideH6605 →
- dumbʼillêmspeechlessH483 →
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