22 Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court,
22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
22 Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate,
22 Don't walk on the poor just because they're poor, and don't use your position to crush the weak,
22 Do not rob the poor because he is poor, Nor oppress the afflicted at the gate;
22 Don't rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court.
23 for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.
23 For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
23 for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them.
23 Because God will come to their defense; the life you took, he'll take from you and give back to them.
23 For the Lord will plead their cause, And plunder the soul of those who plunder them.
23 For the Lord is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them.
(Read Proverbs 22:22-23)
He that robs and oppresses the poor, does so at his peril. And if men will not appear for them, God will.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:22
Commentary on Proverbs 22:22-23
(Read Proverbs 22:22-23)
He that robs and oppresses the poor, does so at his peril. And if men will not appear for them, God will.