Proverbs 22:23
Proverbs 22:23 Meaning and Explanation
“For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God Himself will defend the poor; He will undo those who plunder them.
The Context of Proverbs 22:23
God's protection of the poor and His judgment against their oppressors.
What Does Proverbs 22:23 Mean?
The poor may seem defenseless, but they have an advocate in God. When humans fail to protect them, God steps in as a lawyer and judge for their cause.
Those who spoil the poor will themselves be spoiled. This is not human revenge but divine rebalancing. God takes the cause of the vulnerable as His own and judges accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 22:23
What does Proverbs 22:23 mean?
God Himself will defend the poor; He will undo those who plunder them.
What is the context of Proverbs 22:23?
God's protection of the poor and His judgment against their oppressors.