Proverbs 23:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.

American Standard Version (1901)

For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.

Bible in Basic English

For their saviour is strong, and he will take up their cause against you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For their near kinsman is strong: and he will judge their cause against thee.

Free Bible Version

for their Protector is powerful and he will plead their case against you.

Geneva Bible 1599

For he that redeemeth them, is mightie: he will defend their cause against thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.

Translation for Translators

because Yahweh is strong, and he is like a relative that has the responsibility to defend them, he will stand up in court and argue for them and against you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

for their Redeemer is strong and he will plead their case against you.

Noah Webster Bible

For their redeemer is mighty; he will plead their cause with thee.

World English Bible

for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.

Young's Literal Translation

For their Redeemer [is] strong, He doth plead their cause with thee.

Context

Saying 11

¹⁰Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, ¹¹for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.

Summary

This verse highlights the importance of disciplining children with correction and instruction, rather than neglecting or spoiling them. It emphasizes the role of parents in guiding their children towards wisdom and righteousness, which ultimately leads to their well-being and success. The verse underscores the value of loving discipline as a means of shaping character and instilling moral values in the younger generation. By heeding this advice, parents can nurture their children in a way that prepares them for a fulfilling and purposeful life.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

redeemer--or avenger (Lev 25:25-26; Num 35:12), hence advocate (Job 19:25). plead . . . thee--(Compare Job 31:21; Psa 35:1; Psa 68:5).

Proverbs 23:11

Saying 11

¹⁰Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, ¹¹for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.

American Standard Version (1901)

For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.

Bible in Basic English

For their saviour is strong, and he will take up their cause against you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For their near kinsman is strong: and he will judge their cause against thee.

Free Bible Version

for their Protector is powerful and he will plead their case against you.

Geneva Bible 1599

For he that redeemeth them, is mightie: he will defend their cause against thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.

Translation for Translators

because Yahweh is strong, and he is like a relative that has the responsibility to defend them, he will stand up in court and argue for them and against you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

for their Redeemer is strong and he will plead their case against you.

Noah Webster Bible

For their redeemer is mighty; he will plead their cause with thee.

World English Bible

for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.

Young's Literal Translation

For their Redeemer [is] strong, He doth plead their cause with thee.