Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
What does Proverbs 22:22 mean?
He that robs and oppresses the poor, does so at his peril. And if men will not appear for them, God will.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearSuffering and trialsWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
Read with
Keep this verse inside Proverbs 22:22-23 and alongside a few nearby related passages.