Proverbs 22:23
For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
Webster Bible
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 poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
24Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
Cross References
Exodus 22:23If thou shalt afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all to me, I will surely hear their cry:
1 Samuel 24:15The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thy hand.
Psalms 12:5For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Psalms 35:1A Psalm of David. Plead my cause , O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
Psalms 43:1Judge me, 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 judgment 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 →