Proverbs 23:10

Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

Cross-reference

In Proverbs 22:28, the same command appears: do not remove ancient landmarks set by fathers—identical wisdom principle.

In Proverbs 22:22, a similar warning against oppressing the poor is paired with the same promise that God will plead their cause.

Deuteronomy 19:14 gives the original law against moving boundary stones, directly echoed here.

Deuteronomy 27:17 pronounces a curse on moving boundary stones, adding divine sanction to this command.

Malachi 3:5 Related theme

In Malachi 3:5, God judges those who oppress the fatherless, echoing the injustice of moving their landmarks.

Job 24:2 Parallel

Job 24:2 depicts the wicked moving boundary stones, illustrating the injustice warned against here.

In Zechariah 7:10, God explicitly forbids oppressing the fatherless, reinforcing the warning against taking their fields.

Job 31:21-23 expresses fear of God’s judgment for oppressing the fatherless, paralleling the 'Defender is strong' warning.

In Jeremiah 22:3, the same command to protect the fatherless appears, linking boundary stones to social justice.

In Exodus 22:23, God promises to hear the cry of oppressed fatherless, supporting the warning in Proverbs.

Hosea 14:3 Parallel

In Hosea 14:3, the orphan finds mercy in God — directly echoing the defender role for the fatherless in Proverbs 23:10.

James 1:27 Contrast

In James 1:27, pure religion is caring for orphans, a positive counterpart to the prohibition against exploiting them.

In Jeremiah 49:11, God promises to keep orphans alive — a direct parallel to His role as defender of the fatherless in Proverbs 23:10.

In Psalm 140:12, the Lord maintains the cause of the afflicted, directly supporting justice for the fatherless.

Psalm 94:6 Related theme

Psalm 94:6 condemns murder of the fatherless, connecting to the protection of orphans here.

Job 24:9 Related theme

Job 24:9 depicts snatching the fatherless child, reinforcing the command to protect orphans.

Amos 4:1 Parallel

In Amos 4:1, oppressing the poor and crushing the needy is condemned — aligning with Proverbs 23:10's warning against exploiting the fatherless.

Job 24:3 Related theme

Job 24:3 describes oppressing the orphan and widow, aligning with the warning about the fatherless.

Job 22:9 Related theme

Job 22:9 accuses of mistreating widows and the fatherless, echoing the protection theme here.

Job 6:27 Related theme

Job 6:27 condemns exploiting the fatherless, connecting to the same concern for orphans in this verse.

Psalm 146:7 Related theme

In Psalm 146:7, God executes justice for the oppressed, aligning with the care for the fatherless in Proverbs.

Psalm 103:6 Related theme

In Psalm 103:6, God does justice for the oppressed, undergirding the command to not rob the fatherless.