Proverbs 23:11
For their redeemer is strong; he will indeed plead their cause with thee.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
In Context
10Remove not the ancient landmark, and into the fields of the fatherless must thou not enter;
12Apply thy heart unto instruction, and thy ears to the sayings of knowledge.
Cross References
Exodus 22:22(22:21) Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.
Job 19:25And well I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he will remain as the last after the creatures of the dust [are passed away];
Psalms 68:6(68:7) God places those who are solitary in the midst of their families: he bringeth out those who are bound unto happiness; but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
Jeremiah 50:33Thus hath said the Lord of hosts, The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together: and all that took them captive hold them fast; they refuse to dismiss them.
Jeremiah 51:36Therefore thus hath said the Lord, Behold, I will contend in thy cause, and execute vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and cause her springs to fail.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:11-12
10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: 11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. Note, 1. The fatherless are taken under God's special protection; with him they not only find mercy shown to them ( Hos. xiv. 3 ) but justice done for them. He is their Redeemer, their Goël, their near kinsman, that will take their part and stand up for them with jealousy, as taking himself affronted in the injuries done to them. As their Redeemer he will plead… Read the whole commentary →