Proverbs 31:8-9 - Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Commentary

"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." -Albert Einstein

We are to plead for those who cannot plead their own case and help those who are destitute. Is this not what Jesus did for us?