Proverbs 31

8 Speak up  * 31:8 Lit Open your mouth, also in v. 9 for those who have no voice,  * 31:8 Lit who are mute,* 31:8 Jb 29:12–17

for the justice of all who are dispossessed.  * 31:8 Lit all the sons of passing away

9 Speak up, judge righteously,  * 31:9 Lv 19:15; Dt 1:16

and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.  * 31:9 Is 1:17; Jr 22:16