10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,

Other Translations of Proverbs 23:10

King James Version

10 Remove not the old landmark; landmark: or, bound and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

English Standard Version

10 Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless,

The Message

10 Don't stealthily move back the boundary lines or cheat orphans out of their property,

New King James Version

10 Do not remove the ancient landmark, Nor enter the fields of the fatherless;

New Living Translation

10 Don't cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers; don't take the land of defenseless orphans.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:10

Commentary on Proverbs 23:10-11

(Read Proverbs 23:10-11)

The fatherless are taken under God's special protection. He is their Redeemer, who will take their part; and he is mighty, almighty.

11 for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you.

Other Translations of Proverbs 23:11

King James Version

11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

English Standard Version

11 for their Redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.

The Message

11 For they have a powerful Advocate who will go to bat for them.

New King James Version

11 For their Redeemer is mighty; He will plead their cause against you.

New Living Translation

11 For their Redeemer is strong; he himself will bring their charges against you.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:11

Commentary on Proverbs 23:10-11

(Read Proverbs 23:10-11)

The fatherless are taken under God's special protection. He is their Redeemer, who will take their part; and he is mighty, almighty.