Proverbs 23:10
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;
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.
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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.