Proverbs 23:11

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

Cross-reference

In Proverbs 22:23, the LORD pleads their case and takes life — identical promise as in Proverbs 23:11 that the Defender will take up their case.

Proverbs 22:22-23 warns against oppressing the poor because the LORD will plead their cause, mirroring the same teaching in Proverbs 23:11.

In Exodus 22:22-24, God warns against afflicting orphans and promises to punish — foundational law echoed in Proverbs 23:11's strong defender.

Jeremiah 50:34 uses the exact phrasing 'their Redeemer is strong' and 'plead their cause', directly paralleling Proverbs' assurance.

Exodus 22:23 promises God will hear the cry of the oppressed, reinforcing the guarantee that God defends the fatherless in Proverbs.

Malachi 3:5 Parallel

Malachi 3:5 lists God as swift witness against those oppressing the fatherless — same defender theme for the vulnerable.

Psalm 140:12 directly affirms that the LORD maintains the cause of the afflicted, closely paralleling the Redeemer pleading their cause in Proverbs.

Psalm 43:1 Parallel

Psalm 43:1 asks God to plead the psalmist's cause, directly echoing the Redeemer's role in Proverbs.

Psalm 35:1 Parallel

Psalm 35:1 calls on God to contend against enemies, similar to the Redeemer pleading the cause of the fatherless in Proverbs.

Zechariah 7:10 commands not to oppress the widow, fatherless, alien, or poor, paralleling the ethical principle behind the Redeemer's defense in Proverbs.

Psalm 146:7 Related theme

Psalm 146:7 shows God executing justice for the oppressed, expanding on the Redeemer's action of pleading the cause of the poor.

Psalm 12:5 Related theme

In Psalm 12:5, the LORD arises to protect the needy — similar to the strong Defender in Proverbs 23:11 who takes up their case.

Job 6:27 Related theme

Job 6:27 describes casting lots for orphans, an example of the oppression that Proverbs says God will avenge.

Isaiah 3:13 Related theme

Isaiah 3:13 depicts the LORD standing to plead and judge, reinforcing the image of God as the one who pleads the cause of the oppressed.

Jeremiah 49:11 Related theme

Jeremiah 49:11 promises God will preserve the fatherless and widows, extending the care for the vulnerable that the Redeemer provides in Proverbs.

Deuteronomy 27:19 Related theme

In Deuteronomy 27:19, perverting justice for orphan and widow is cursed — reinforcing the defender promise in Proverbs 23:11.

Jeremiah 51:36 Related theme

Jeremiah 51:36 has God defending Israel's cause, similar to the Redeemer pleading the cause of the fatherless in Proverbs.

Amos 4:1 Parallel

Amos 4:1 condemns those who oppress the poor and crush the needy, illustrating the kind of oppression against which Proverbs warns.

Deuteronomy 24:15 Related theme

Deuteronomy 24:15 warns that God hears the cry of oppressed hired workers, paralleling the protection of the fatherless in Proverbs.