Proverbs 22:23
For the LORD will plead their cause, and despoil of life those that despoil them.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
In Context
22Rob not the weak, because he is weak, neither crush the poor in the gate;
24Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; and with a wrathful man thou shalt not go;
Cross References
Exodus 22:23(22-22) If thou afflict them in any wise — for if they cry at all unto Me, I will surely hear their cry —
1 Samuel 24:15(24-16) The LORD therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thy hand.'
Psalms 12:5(12-6) 'For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise', saith the LORD; 'I will set him in safety at whom they puff.'
Psalms 35:1A Psalm of David. Strive, O LORD, with them that strive with me; fight against them that fight against me.
Psalms 43:1Be Thou my judge, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Psalms 103:6The LORD executeth righteousness, and acts of justice for all that are oppressed.
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 →