Speak up,[a] judge righteously,(A)
and defend the cause of[b] the oppressed and needy.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 31:9 Lit Open your mouth
  2. Proverbs 31:9 Lit and justice for

Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
    and see that they get justice.

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20 Her hands reach[a] out to the poor,
and she extends her hands to the needy.(A)

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  1. Proverbs 31:20 Lit Her hand reaches

20 She extends a helping hand to the poor
    and opens her arms to the needy.

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