Proverbs 31:10

"Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy.”"

Key Reflection

Proverbs 31:10 exhorts us to act with integrity in our judicial roles, ensuring that justice is served justly and compassionately, especially for those who are marginalized and vulnerable. In the ancient context of Israel, where judges played a crucial role in society, this verse reminds leaders and officials to uphold righteousness and care for the poor and needy, reflecting God's own heart toward the oppressed.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

See the introduction to Proverbs. Rubies -Better, pearls. See theProverbs 3:15note.

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