Proverbs 31:8
Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.
Treated in 11 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Portraits of Courage – Mary Slessor ·
The Poison Bean cites Proverbs 31:8
… it simply: “Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate” (Proverbs 31:8, ASV). The prisoners chained in Edem’s yard had no voice. The girl clasping Mary’s feet h…
- Portraits of Courage – Mary Slessor ·
Appendix A: Lessons from the Life of Mary Slessor cites Proverbs 31:8
…d not move. “Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate” (Proverbs 31:8, ASV). 8. Partial Victories Are Still Worth Winning Many of her rescues were incomplete, …
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
David Livingstone — The Explorer Who Never Stopped Going cites Proverbs 31:8–9
…l who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy” (Proverbs 31:8–9, NIV). Gospel proclamation and justice advocacy were, for Livingstone, the same mission. …
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Missional Life cites Proverbs 31:8–9
…exed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Proverbs 31:8–9 — “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are dest…
- Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 6 ·
Day 22 — Speak Up cites Proverbs 31:8–9
…essed. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.” — Proverbs 31:8–9 (BSB) The last chapter of Proverbs contains advice a mother gave to her son, a young king…
- The Key Teachings of Hudson Taylor ·
Self-Denial versus Self-Assertion cites PROVERBS 31:8
…rs. Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. PROVERBS 31:8 The mind of Christ What remains is a searching challenge for any Christian, missionary or…
- The Key Teachings of Catherine Booth ·
Things by Their Right Names cites PROVERBS 31:8–9
…estruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. PROVERBS 31:8–9 It is worth noticing how she argued. She did not treat these as political questions separ…
- The Key Teachings of F. B. Meyer ·
Whom Will You Neighbour? cites PROVERBS 31:8–9
…estruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. PROVERBS 31:8–9 The oppressed and the Lord Meyer never let social concern drift loose from prayer. In a r…
- The Key Teachings of John Wesley ·
The Poor and the Slave cites PROVERBS 31:8–9
…estruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. PROVERBS 31:8–9 Wesley’s gospel was not only for the soul. He believed that the love of God, once it fill…
- Portraits of Courage – Mary Slessor ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Proverbs 31:8-9
…ople themselves longed to be free of the old customs. Scriptures to revisit Psalm 82:3-4; Proverbs 31:8-9. Reflection 1. When have you had to accept a partial victory? 2. Are there people around …
- Portraits of Courage – Corrie ten Boom ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Proverbs 31:8-9
…t each step it was easier to comply than to resist. Scriptures to revisit Esther 4:12-16; Proverbs 31:8-9. Reflection 1. Where is it easier for you to comply than to speak? 2. Where might you hav…