Proverbs 23:11

The Scriptures 1998

For their Redeemer is strong; He shall plead their cause against you.

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For I know that my Redeemer lives, and as the Last shall rise over the dust;

“Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, I now arise,” says יהוה, “I set in safety – he pants for it.”

Elohim makes a home for the lonely; He brings out into prosperity Those who are bound with chains; Only the rebellious shall dwell in a dry land.

For יהוה pleads their cause, And shall plunder those who plunder them.

Bring your heart to discipline, And your ears to words of knowledge.

Therefore thus said יהוה, “See, I am pleading your case. And I shall take vengeance for you and dry up her sea and make her fountain dry.

‘Cursed is he who twists the right-ruling of the stranger, the fatherless, and widow.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amĕ