Proverbs 22:23

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 22:23

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.

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KJV

King James Version

For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.

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WEB

World English Bible

for the LORD will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 22

²¹ to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?

²² Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,

²³ for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.

²⁴ Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,

²⁵ or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

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