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Open your mouth, judge righteously, And serve justice to the poor and needy."
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The Duty of Bold Justice
Both commentators agree that this verse is a direct command to leaders to use their authority for justice. The instruction to "open thy mouth" signifies a bold, public, and impartial declaration of what is right after a matter has been heard. This is presented as a core duty of anyone in a position of power.
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Reformed Baptist
Open your mouth, judge righteously Having heard the cause, pronounce a righteous sentence; deliver it freely and imp…
Presbyterian
When children are under their mother's supervision, she has an opportunity to shape their minds correctly. Those who are grown up should often reca…
