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Proverbs 31:8

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

Proverbs 31:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 31:8

Theological / Devotional

Appointed to destruction. Those in dire difficulty, who cannot speak for themselves in the courts, whether because of poverty or the antagonism of the rulers of the country, need the aid of good men who can speak for them (see Job 29:12).

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