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 · 2000For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For their saviour is strong, and he will take up their cause against you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For their Redeemer <FI>is<Fi> strong, He doth plead their cause with thee.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For their near kinsman is strong: and he will judge their cause against thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890for their redeemer is mighty; he will plead their cause against thee.
Context
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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