Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb!
    Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers!(A)

Read full chapter

What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

Read full chapter

Speak(A) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.(B)

Read full chapter

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

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

Read full chapter