Proverbs 31:8-9
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
8 Speak out for those who cannot speak,
for the rights of all the destitute.[a]
9 Speak out, judge righteously,
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:8 Heb all children of passing away
Proverbs 31:8-9
Common English Bible
8 Speak out on behalf of the voiceless,
and for the rights of all who are vulnerable.[a]
9 Speak out in order to judge with righteousness
and to defend the needy and the poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:8 Or all children who are passing away
Proverbs 31:8-9
New American Standard Bible
8 (A)Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak,
For the [a]rights of all the [b]unfortunate.
9 Open your mouth, (B)judge righteously,
And [c]defend the (C)rights of the poor and needy.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:8 Lit judgment
- Proverbs 31:8 Lit sons of passing away
- Proverbs 31:9 Lit judge the afflicted
Proverbs 31:8-9
New International Version
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