21 That I might show thee the assurance of the words of truth, to answer the words of truth to them that send to thee?

22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor, neither oppress the afflicted [a]in judgment.

23 For the Lord (A)will defend their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoil them.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:22 Hebrew, in the gates.

21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,(A)
    so that you bring back truthful reports
    to those you serve?

Saying 2

22 Do not exploit the poor(B) because they are poor
    and do not crush the needy in court,(C)
23 for the Lord will take up their case(D)
    and will exact life for life.(E)

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