Proverbs 31:8–9

PROVERBS CHAPTER 31.

Proverbs for Lemuel, which his Mother Taught Him

OF PROPER KINGLY DEPORTMENT. — V. 8. Open thy mouth for the dumb, those unable to maintain their own cause, in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction, or for the right of all orphan children, who are deprived of their natural protector. V. 9. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, so that judgment is rendered in behalf of those under oppression, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. The virtues of mercy and justice should properly be combined in every person holding a position of authority and influence.