Proverbs 22:23

for the Lord will plead their case, and he will take back whatever was stolen from them.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

22For you shouldn't steal from the poor just because they're poor; and you shouldn't crush those with limited means in court,

24Don't make friends with someone who gets upset easily; don't associate with angry people,

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Cross References

Exodus 22:23If you mistreat them, and they call out to me for help, I will definitely respond to their cry.

1 Samuel 24:15May the Lord decide and choose between you and me. May he pay attention to my case and support it; may he save me from you.”

Psalms 12:5“Because of the violence the helpless have suffered, and because of the groans of the poor, I will rise up to defend them,” says the Lord. “I will give them the protection they have been longing for.”

Psalms 35:1Oppose my opponents, Lord; fight those who are fighting against me.

Psalms 43:1God, please vindicate me! Plead my case against an unfaithful nation; save me from these wicked and dishonest people.

Psalms 103:6The Lord does what is right, and vindicates those who are exploited.

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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