Proverbs 22:23

New American Bible - revised edition

For the Lord will defend their cause, and will plunder those who plunder them.

Cross References

Psalm 103:6

The Lord does righteous deeds, brings justice to all the oppressed.

Psalm 12:5

Those who say, “By our tongues we prevail; when our lips speak, who can lord it over us?”

Psalm 12:6

“Because they rob the weak, and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord; “I will grant safety to whoever longs for it.”

Psalm 140:12

Slanderers will not survive on earth; evil will hunt down the man of violence to overthrow him.

Psalm 140:13

For I know the Lord will take up the cause of the needy, justice for the poor.

Psalm 35:1

Of David. Oppose, O Lord, those who oppose me; war upon those who make war upon me.

Psalm 35:10

My very bones shall say, “O Lord, who is like you, Who rescue the afflicted from the powerful, the afflicted and needy from the despoiler?”

Psalm 43:1

Grant me justice, O God; defend me from a faithless people; from the deceitful and unjust rescue me.

Psalm 68:5

Sing to God, praise his name; exalt the rider of the clouds. Rejoice before him whose name is the Lord.

Exodus 22:22

If ever you wrong them and they cry out to me, I will surely listen to their cry.

Exodus 22:23

My wrath will flare up, and I will kill you with the sword; then your own wives will be widows, and your children orphans.

Proverbs 21:7

The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is right.

Proverbs 23:11

For their redeemer is strong; he will defend their cause against you.

Isaiah 33:1

Ah! You destroyer never destroyed, betrayer never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed; when you have stopped betraying, you will be betrayed.

Jeremiah 30:16

Yet all who devour you shall be devoured, all your enemies shall go into exile. All who plunder you shall become plunder, all who pillage you I will hand over to be pillaged.

Jeremiah 50:34

Strong is their Redeemer, whose name is Lord of hosts, The sure defender of their cause, who gives rest to their land, but unrest to those who live in Babylon.

Jeremiah 51:36

But now, thus says the Lord: I will certainly defend your cause, I will certainly avenge you; I will dry up her sea, and drain her fountain.

Micah 7:9

I will endure the wrath of the Lord because I have sinned against him, Until he pleads my case, and establishes my right. He will bring me forth to the light; I will see his righteousness.

Habakkuk 2:8

Because you plundered many nations, the remaining peoples shall plunder you; Because of the shedding of human blood, and violence done to the land, to the city and to all who live in it.

Malachi 3:5

I will draw near to you for judgment, and I will be swift to bear witness Against sorcerers, adulterers, and perjurers, those who deprive a laborer of wages, Oppress a widow or an orphan, or turn aside a resident alien, without fearing me, says the Lord of hosts.

1 Samuel 24:12

Look here, my father. See the end of your robe which I hold. I cut off an end of your robe and did not kill you. Now see and be convinced that I plan no harm and no rebellion. I have done you no wrong, though you are hunting me down to take my life.

1 Samuel 24:15

What is the king of Israel attacking? What are you pursuing? A dead dog! A single flea!

1 Samuel 25:39

Hearing that Nabal was dead, David said: “Blessed be the Lord, who has defended my cause against the insult from Nabal, and who restrained his servant from doing evil, but has repaid Nabal for his evil deeds.” David Marries Abigail and Ahinoam. David then sent a proposal of marriage to Abigail.