8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,

for the rights of all who are destitute.

8 Open your mouth for the mute,

for the rights of all who are destitute.

8 Open thy mouth for the dumb

In the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;

ensure justice for those being crushed.

8 Open your mouth for the speechless,

In the cause of all who are appointed to die.

8 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;

defend the rights of all those who have nothing.

8 Open thy mouth for the dumb,

In the cause of all such as are left desolate.

8 Open thy mouth for the dumb, for the cause of all those that are left desolate.

8 “Speak out for the one who cannot speak, 

for the rights of those who are doomed. 

8 Speak up for those who have no voice,

for the justice of all who are dispossessed.

8 Speak out for those who cannot speak,

for the rights of all the destitute.

8 Open your mouth for the mute,

for the rights of all the needy.

8 “Speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves.

Speak up for the rights of all those who are poor.