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Proverbs 31:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 31:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 31 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
Proverbs 31:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 31:9
Judge righteously—The Hebrew tzedek (צֶדֶק, righteousness/justice) demands covenant faithfulness in legal matters. Plead the cause of the poor and needy uses din (דִּין, to judge/vindicate) and specifies ani (עָנִי, afflicted/poor) and evyon (אֶבְיוֹן, needy). This parallelism emphasizes both right judgment and active defense of the economically vulnerable.This verse concludes King Lemuel's mother's instruction before the eshet chayil poem. The noble character described in verses 10-31 is rooted in justice—economic skill without compassion for the poor perverts wisdom. James 2:1-9 echoes this:...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 31:9
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“and take taxes from him of wheat: You have built houses of hewn stone”
“saying”
“and feet to the lame.”
“and deliver him who is robbed out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong”
“and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes”
“they shine: yes”
“O king”
“for the throne is established by righteousness.”