Proverbs 22:23
for Yahweh will plead their case, 1 and he will rob of life those who robbed them. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 rob the poor because he is poor, 1 or crush the needy at the gate, 1
24Do not make a friend of someone who is ruled by anger 1 and you must not go with one who rages, 1
Cross References
Exodus 22:23If you afflict them at all, and if they call out to me, I will surely hear their call.
1 Samuel 24:15May Yahweh be judge and give judgment between you and me, and see to it, and plead my cause and permit me to escape from your hand.”
Psalms 12:5“Because of violence against the poor, because of the groans of the needy, 1 I will arise,” says Yahweh. 1 “I will provide the safety for which they long.” 1
Psalms 35:1Yahweh, work against those who work against me; 1 fight against those who fight against me. 1
Psalms 43:1Bring me justice, God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. 1
Psalms 103:6Yahweh does what is fair 1 and does acts of justice for all who are oppressed. 1
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 →