What does Proverbs 31:9 mean?

Proverbs 31:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 31:9 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

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