“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.” Proverbs 31:8&9 IOW – These last 2 verses of 1-9 in Chap 31 are a part of an instruction to a King given by his mother. She is convicted of her responsibility to tell her son, the King, of what his life focus should be including warnings of snares and mis-steps (chasing women and drinking wine/beer). Such a great set of verses to do a small study on.