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22 Do not rob a poor person because he is poor,
and do not crush an oppressed person in court,[a]
23 because the Lord will defend their cause,
and he will rob those who rob them of their lives.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:22 Literally in the city gate

Saying 2

22 Do not exploit the poor(A) because they are poor
    and do not crush the needy in court,(B)
23 for the Lord will take up their case(C)
    and will exact life for life.(D)

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