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Proverbs 31:8
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6 aGive strong drink to him who is perishing,
And wine to those who are bitter of heart. 
7 Let him drink and forget his poverty,
And remember his misery no more.
8 aOpen your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are1 appointed to die. 
9 Open your mouth, ajudge righteously,
And bplead the cause of the poor and needy. 

The Virtuous Wife

10 aWho1 can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies. 
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 31:8

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American Standard Version
Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.

Amplified® Bible
Open your mouth for the dumb [those unable to speak for themselves], for the rights of all who are left desolate {and} defenseless;

Contemporary English Version
But you must defend those who are helpless and have no hope.

Darby English Version
Open thy mouth for the dumb, for the cause of all those that are left desolate.

Good News Bible
"Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless.

King James Version
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

New American Standard Bible
Open your mouth for the mute, For the rights of all the unfortunate.

New International Version
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.

New King James Version
Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Open your mouth for the mute, For the rights of all the unfortunate.

Revised Standard Version
Open your mouth for the dumb, for the rights of all who are left desolate.

Young's Literal Translation
Open thy mouth for the dumb, For the right of all sons of change.


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