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Proverbs 31:7-9
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7 Let him drink and forget his misfortune
    and no longer remember his misery.
8     [a]Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    and defend the rights of the destitute.
9 Speak out and pronounce righteous judgments;
    defend the rights of the wretched and the poor.

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  1. Proverbs 31:8 As the defender of the poor, the king is a representative of God (see Prov 16:10; Job 29:12-17; Ps 82:3; Isa 1:17).
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Proverbs 31:7-9
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7 Let them drink(A) and forget their poverty
    and remember their misery no more.

8 Speak(B) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    for the rights of all who are destitute.
9 Speak up and judge fairly;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.(C)

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