Proverbs 31:9 meaning and explanation

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

Proverbs 31:9, Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 31 records the instruction King Lemuel received from his mother. In verses 4 to 9 she warns him that strong drink can dull a ruler's judgment and urges him to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

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