Proverbs 31:8

Proverbs 31:8 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,

for the rights of all who are destitute.

8Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak,

For the rights of all the unfortunate.

8Open your mouth for the mute,

For the rights of all who are unfortunate and defenseless; [1 Sam 19:4; Esth 4:16; Job 29:15, 16]

8Open your mouth for those with no voice,

for the cause of all the dispossessed.

8Open thy mouth for the dumb,

In the cause of all such as are left desolate.

8Open thy mouth for the domme in the cause of all the children of destruction.

8Open your mouth for the mute,

in the cause of all who are left desolate.

8Speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves.

Speak up for the rights of all those who are poor.

8Speak on behalf of people who cannot speak for themselves. Help helpless people to receive justice.

8Open your mouth for the mute, || For the right of all sons of change.