Proverbs 31:8
King James VersionSource notes
“Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.”
Context
5Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price far above rubies.
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.