Proverbs 31:9

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 31:9

BSB
Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.
AKJV
Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
CPDV
Open your mouth, declare what is just, and do justice to the indigent and the poor.
ERV
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and minister judgment to the poor and needy.
NHEB
Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy."
SMT
Open thy mouth; judge justly, and contend for the poor and needy.

Commentary for Proverbs 31:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 31:9
Summary
Judge fairly and defend needy
Event
Mother emphasizes judicial duty
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Teaching