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Proverbs 22:23
Proverbs 22:23
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Proverbs 22 — OverviewProverbs 22 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleMiscellaneous Maxims.Proverbs 22 — OverviewProverbs 22 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 22 opens with two of the most important statements in wisdom literature: that a good name is worth more than riches, and that God made both the rich and the poor. It then moves through a rich sweep of themes —…Proverbs 22:1-29Proverbs 22:1-29 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONProverbs 22:22-23Proverbs 22:22-23 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleAfter 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 poor…Proverbs 22:22-29Proverbs 22:22-29 · The Pulpit CommentaryRight in social relations
I. RELATIONS TO THE POOR. (Proverbs 22:22, Proverbs 22:23.)
1. Robbery and oppression are a breach of the positive external law (Exodus 20:15), much more of the inward and eternal law written…Proverbs 22:23Proverbs 22:23 · The Pulpit CommentaryFor, though they are powerless to defend themselves, and have no earthly patrons, the Lord will plead their cause (Proverbs 23:11). Jehovah will be their Advocate and Protector. And spoil the soul of those that spoiled…