KJV ORIGINAL
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend all those who are helpless and facing ruin.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is calling us to be advocates for people who are vulnerable, voiceless, or facing destruction and cannot defend themselves.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the advice King Lemuel's mother gave him about being a godly ruler. In ancient times, kings were expected to be the ultimate judges and protectors of their people, especially the most vulnerable. The 'dumb' refers to those who were literally mute or figuratively silenced by oppression, poverty, or powerlessness.
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