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Proverbs 31:9

English Standard Version

9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

Open your mouth, judge righteously, And defend the rights of the poor and needy.

New International Version

Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

World English Bible

Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy.”