Proverbs 22:23
for the LORD will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
In Context
22Don’t exploit the poor because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court;
24Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man. Don’t associate with one who harbours anger,
Cross References
Exodus 22:23If you take advantage of them at all, and they cry at all to me, I will surely hear their cry;
1 Samuel 24:15May the LORD therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and you, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of your hand.”
Psalms 12:5“Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD; “I will set him in safety from those who malign him.”
Psalms 35:1Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me.
Psalms 43:1Vindicate me, God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Oh, deliver me from deceitful and wicked men.
Psalms 103:6The LORD executes righteous acts, and justice for all who 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 →