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Proverbs 24:7,11,12
Wisdomis too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate…

1 Samuel 19:4-7
And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his workshave been to theeward very good: …

1 Samuel 20:32
And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?

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Psalm 79:11
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;

for those with no voice
This part of the verse highlights the responsibility to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. In ancient Israel, the marginalized, such as widows, orphans, and foreigners, often lacked representation and protection. The call to speak for them reflects God's heart for justice and care for the vulnerable, as seen inPsalm 82:3-4, which urges defending the weak and fatherless. This advocacy is a reflection of God's character, who is described as a defender of the powerless.

for the cause of all the dispossessed
The term "dispossessed" refers to those who have been deprived of their rights, property, or status. In the historical context of the Old Testament, this could include those who lost their land due to debt or injustice. The call to speak for their cause is a call to restore justice and equity, resonating with the Year of Jubilee laws inLeviticus 25, which aimed to restore land and freedom to those who had lost them. This advocacy is a type of Christ, who in His ministry, consistently reached out to the marginalized and offered them hope and restoration.

“Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed.” (Proverbs 31:8)

• God commands action, not silence. The godly life is vocal when righteousness is at stake (Ephesians 6:19;Acts 4:29).

• Speaking up is worship in motion—honoring the Lord by aligning our words with His heart (Psalm 34:1).

• Proverbs consistently links words with rescue: “Deliver those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter” (Proverbs 24:11). Silence, therefore, equals complicity; speech becomes obedience.

• “Those with no voice” are people who lack influence, credibility, or opportunity to plead their own case—unborn children, refugees, orphans, the disabled, persecuted believers.

• Scripture repeatedly highlights this group: “Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless” (Psalm 82:3-4); “Learn to do right, seek justice, correct the oppressor” (Isaiah 1:17).

• Jesus embodies this mandate, identifying Himself with “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40). When we speak for them, we speak for Him.

• Practical outworking:

– Advocate in courtrooms, classrooms, boardrooms.

– Write, vote, serve, donate—whatever gives the voiceless a hearing.

• “Dispossessed” describes those pushed to society’s margins—whether by poverty, injustice, or oppression. God defines true faith by our treatment of them (James 1:27).

• The Lord “executes justice for the fatherless and widow and loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing” (Deuteronomy 10:18). We imitate Him when we champion their cause.

• Prophets thundered against neglect: “Is not this the fast that I choose… to loose the chains of wickedness… to share your bread with the hungry?” (Isaiah 58:6-7).

• Jesus announced His mission in similar terms: “He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives” (Luke 4:18). His followers continue that mission with their voices and actions.

Proverbs 31:8 calls believers to active, vocal advocacy. Our tongues must become tools of deliverance, speaking for people who cannot speak for themselves and pursuing justice for every dispossessed neighbor. When we obey, we reflect God’s own character, advance His kingdom’s values, and declare that every human life bears His image and deserves both protection and dignity.

Such as are appointed todestruction.--Certain to perish if left unaided. Comp. Job's account of his exertions for victims of high-handed oppression, an ever recurring evil under weak despotic governments (Job 29:12,sqq.).