OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 31:8

The Holy Bible · English
All chapters

Read all chapter notes ↗

Bilingual reading
Text

Open an explanation beneath verses with notes. Your notes and highlights stay on this device.

8

Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate.

ExplanationCommentary
EXPLANATION

Verse 8. Pass through life, or the country. Calmet.—Septuagint “Open thy mouth and judge righteously. Render justice to the poor and weak.” Bible.—Doctrine is best received by those who are more ready to hear than to speak. Worthington.

Read all chapter notes
Read the whole chapter