10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, 11 for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you.

Other Translations of Proverbs 23:10-11

King James Version

10 Remove not the old landmark; landmark: or, bound and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: 11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

English Standard Version

10 Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless, 11 for their Redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.

The Message

10 Don't stealthily move back the boundary lines or cheat orphans out of their property, 11 For they have a powerful Advocate who will go to bat for them.

New King James Version

10 Do not remove the ancient landmark, Nor enter the fields of the fatherless; 11 For their Redeemer is mighty; He will plead their cause against you.

New Living Translation

10 Don't cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers; don't take the land of defenseless orphans. 11 For their Redeemer is strong; he himself will bring their charges against you.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:10-11

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.