Proverbs 23:11

What does Proverbs 23:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 23:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For their saviour is strong, and he will take up their cause against you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For their Redeemer <FI>is<Fi> strong, He doth plead their cause with thee.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For their near kinsman is strong: and he will judge their cause against thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

for their redeemer is mighty; he will plead their cause against thee.

Context

v.10Remove not the ancient landmark; And enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

v.11This passage

v.12Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 12:5

    Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, Now will I arise, saith Jehovah; I will set him in the safety he panteth for.

  • Job 19:25

    But as for me I know that my Redeemer liveth, And at last he will stand up upon the earth:

  • Proverbs 22:23

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

  • Exodus 22:22

    Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.

  • Jeremiah 51:36

    Therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will plead thy cause, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her fountain dry.

  • Jeremiah 50:33

    Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together; and all that took them captive hold them fast; they refuse to let them go.

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