Proverbs 31:9
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
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Gill's Exposition
Open thy mouth, judge righteously,.... Having heard the cause, pronounce a righteous sentence; deliver it freely and impartially, with all readiness and boldness, not caring for the censures of wicked…
Most interpreters are of opinion that Lemuel is Solomon; the name signifies one that is for God, or devoted to God; and so it agrees well enough with that honourable name which, by divine appointment,…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
plead the cause of Rather, minister judgement to, R.V. Lit judge.
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