Proverbs 22:23

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:23

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For the Lord will judge his case, and he will pierce those who have pierced his soul.

ERV

For the LORD will plead their cause, and despoil of life those that despoil them.

NHEB

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

SMT

For Jehovah will contend their contention, and rob the soul to those robbing them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 22:23

FortheLORDH3068Proper NamewillpleadH7378VerbtheircauseH7379Noun MasculineandspoilH6906VerbthesoulH5315Noun FeminineofthosethatspoiledH6906Verbthem

Commentary for Proverbs 22:23

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Overview of Proverbs 22:23

Summary

Divine intervention defending vulnerable victims

Event

God defending the vulnerable

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC