Proverbs 22:23

For the Lord will give support to their cause, and take the life of those who take their goods.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.

In Context

22Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:

24Do not be friends with a man who is given to wrath; do not go in the company of an angry man:

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Cross References

Exodus 22:23If you are cruel to them in any way, and their cry comes up to me, I will certainly give ear;

1 Samuel 24:15\24:14\After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.

Psalms 12:5\12:4\They have said, With our tongues will we overcome; our lips are ours: who is lord over us?

Psalms 35:1Of David. O Lord, be on my side against those who are judging me; be at war with those who make war against me.

Psalms 43:1Be my judge, O God, supporting my cause against a nation without religion; O keep me from the false and evil man.

Psalms 103:6The Lord gives decisions in righteousness for all who are in trouble.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:23-24

Caution against Oppressing the Poor. 22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 23 For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them. After this solemn preface, one would have expected something new and surprising; but no; here is a plain and common, but very needful caution against the barbarous and inhuman practices of oppressing poor people. Observe, I. The sin itself, and that is robbing the poor and making them poorer, taking from those… Read the whole commentary →

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