Proverbs 22:23
For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
For the Lord will plead their cause,.... If counsellors at the bar will not, he will; if judges on the bench will not do them justice, he will; he will judge the poor of the people; he will plead…
After this solemn preface, one would have expected something new and surprising; but no; here is a plain and common, but very needful caution against the barbarous and inhuman practices of oppressing…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
soul Rather, life.
And despoil of life those that despoil them, R.V.
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