Proverbs 22:23

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

for the Lord will champion their cause and will plunder those who plunder them.

Cross References

Proverbs 23:11

for their Redeemer is strong, and he will champion their cause against you.

Jeremiah 51:36

Therefore, this is what the Lord says: I am about to champion your cause and take vengeance on your behalf; I will dry up her sea and make her fountain run dry.

1 Samuel 25:39

When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, ‘Blessed be the Lord who championed my cause against Nabal’s insults  and restrained his servant from doing evil.  The Lord brought Nabal’s evil deeds back on his own head.’ Then David sent messengers to speak to Abigail about marrying him.

Malachi 3:5

‘I will come to you in judgement, and I will be ready to witness against sorcerers and adulterers; against those who swear falsely; against those who oppress the hired worker, the widow, and the fatherless; and against those who deny justice to the resident foreigner.  They do not fear me,’  says the Lord of Armies.

Micah 7:9

Because I have sinned against him, I must endure the  Lord’s fury until he champions my cause and establishes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see his salvation.  ,

Jeremiah 50:34

Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of Armies is his name. He will fervently champion their cause so that he might bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.

Habakkuk 2:8

Since you have plundered many nations, all the peoples who remain will plunder you   – because of human bloodshed and violence  against lands, cities, and all who live in them.

Isaiah 33:1

Woe, you destroyer never destroyed, you traitor never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you have finished betraying, they will betray you.

1 Samuel 24:12

‘May the Lord judge between me and you, and may the Lord take vengeance on you for me, but my hand will never be against you.

1 Samuel 24:15

May the Lord be judge and decide between you and me. May he take notice and plead my case and deliver  me from you.’

Exodus 22:22

‘You must not mistreat any widow or fatherless child.

Exodus 22:23

If you do mistreat them, they will no doubt cry to me, and I will certainly hear their cry.

Proverbs 21:7

The violence of the wicked sweeps them away because they refuse to act justly.

Jeremiah 30:16

Nevertheless, all who devoured you will be devoured, and all your adversaries #– #all of them – will go off into exile. Those who plunder you will be plundered, and all who raid you will be raided.