9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and minister justice to the afflicted and needy.


In Context

6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul:

7 let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

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

9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and minister justice to the afflicted and needy.

10 Who can find a woman of worth? for her price is far above rubies.

11 The heart of her husband confideth in her, and he shall have no lack of spoil.

Proverbs 31:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

31:9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

31:9Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

31:9Open thy mouth, decree that which is just, and do justice to the needy and poor.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

31:9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And minister justice to the poor and needy.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

31:9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and minister judgment to the poor and needy.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:9Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy.|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

31:9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, Both the cause of the poor and needy!'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

31:9Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.