Speak up[a] for those who have no voice,[b](A)
for the justice of all who are dispossessed.[c]
Speak up, judge righteously,(B)
and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.(C)

In Praise of a Wife of Noble Character

10 Who can find a wife of noble character?[d](D)
She is far more precious than jewels.[e]

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Footnotes

  1. 31:8 Lit Open your mouth, also in v. 9
  2. 31:8 Lit who are mute
  3. 31:8 Lit all the sons of passing away
  4. 31:10 Or a wife of quality, or a capable wife
  5. 31:10 Vv. 10–31 form an acrostic.

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