Proverbs 31:8

Proverbs 31:8 in 6 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 31:8 Lit judgmentrights of all the 31:8 Lit sons of passing awayunfortunate.

8Open your mouth for the mute,

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.

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

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