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he will take up their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For their Redeemer is strong; he himself will bring their charges against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for their Redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For their redeemer <i>is</i> mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For their Redeemer <i>is</i> mighty; He will plead their cause against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For their Redeemer is strong <i>and</i> mighty; He will plead their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for their Redeemer is strong, and he will champion their cause against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for their Redeemer is strong, and He will take up their case against you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God All-Powerful is there to defend them against you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For their redeemer is strong; he shall plead their cause against thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />because the one who is responsible for them is strong. He will plead their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is their powerful defender, and he will argue their case against you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />for strong is their Redeemer who will take up their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for their Protector is strong; he will plead their case against you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For their redeemer is mighty; he will plead their cause with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For their Redeemer [is] strong, "" He pleads their cause with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For their Redeemer is strong, He doth plead their cause with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For he redeeming them, he is strong; he will contend their contention with thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For their near kinsman is strong: and he will judge their cause against thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For their close relative is strong, and he will judge their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For their redeemer is strong; he will defend their cause against you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for their redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For their saviour is mighty; he will plead their cause with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because their Savior is strong and he shall judge their case with you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />for the Lord is their redeemer; he is mighty, and will plead their cause with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/23-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4654" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/23.htm">True Riches</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1350.htm" title="1350: ḡō·’ă·lām (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 3mp) -- To redeem, act as kinsman. A primitive root, to redeem, i.e. To be the next of kin.">their Redeemer</a> <a href="/hebrew/2389.htm" title="2389: ḥā·zāq (Adj-ms) -- Strong, stout, mighty. From chazaq; strong.">is strong;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū- (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/7378.htm" title="7378: yā·rîḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Or ruwb; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. Grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. Hold a controversy; to defend.">will take up</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7379.htm" title="7379: rî·ḇām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Strife, dispute. Or rib; from riyb; a contest.">their case</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">against you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/22-22.htm">Exodus 22:22-24</a></span><br />You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. / If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry. / My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18</a></span><br />He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-5.htm">Psalm 68:5</a></span><br />A father of the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in His holy habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-9.htm">Psalm 146:9</a></span><br />The LORD protects foreigners; He sustains the fatherless and the widow, but the ways of the wicked He frustrates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a></span><br />Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-34.htm">Jeremiah 50:34</a></span><br />Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5</a></span><br />“Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a></span><br />Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a></span><br />See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7</a></span><br />Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-14.htm">Isaiah 41:14</a></span><br />Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Psalm 10:14</a></span><br />But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-23.htm">Proverbs 22:23</a></b></br> For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-22.htm">Exodus 22:22-24</a></b></br> Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Deuteronomy 27:19</a></b></br> Cursed <i>be</i> he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/22-23.htm">Case</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/68-5.htm">Defender</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-22.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-23.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/psalms/78-35.htm">Redeemer</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-2.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Case</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-29.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-20.htm">Defender</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-5.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-9.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-14.htm">Redeemer</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-3.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Consider carefully what is before you</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>for their Redeemer is strong;</b><br>The term "Redeemer" in this context refers to a kinsman-redeemer, a concept rooted in ancient Israelite culture where a close relative had the responsibility to protect the interests of family members in need. This role is exemplified in the Book of Ruth, where Boaz acts as a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth and Naomi. The strength of the Redeemer here emphasizes God's power and authority to defend and deliver His people. This is a reflection of God's covenant relationship with Israel, where He is portrayed as a protector and deliverer. The strength of the Redeemer also foreshadows the ultimate Redeemer, Jesus Christ, who is strong to save and deliver humanity from sin.<p><b>He will take up their case against you.</b><br>This phrase indicates divine justice and advocacy. In the ancient Near Eastern legal system, taking up a case was akin to acting as an advocate or defender in a legal dispute. God is portrayed as the ultimate judge who will defend the rights of the oppressed and marginalized, particularly the fatherless and widows, as seen throughout the Old Testament (e.g., <a href="/psalms/68-5.htm">Psalm 68:5</a>, <a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a>). This assurance of divine justice serves as a warning against exploiting the vulnerable, reminding believers of God's righteous character. The advocacy role of God here can be seen as a type of Christ, who is described in the New Testament as our advocate with the Father (1 <a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1</a>), interceding on behalf of believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/redeemer.htm">Redeemer</a></b><br>In the context of this verse, the "Redeemer" refers to God Himself, who acts as a protector and defender of the oppressed. The term "Redeemer" (Hebrew: go'el) is often used in the Old Testament to describe someone who rescues or redeems, particularly in the context of family or kinship obligations.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_oppressed.htm">The Oppressed</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context implies that there are individuals who are being wronged or oppressed, and God is their advocate.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_oppressors.htm">The Oppressors</a></b><br>Those who are acting unjustly or taking advantage of others, against whom God will take up the case.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_defender.htm">God as Our Defender</a></b><br>God is portrayed as a strong and capable defender of those who are wronged. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is actively involved in their lives, advocating for justice on their behalf.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_strength_of_the_redeemer.htm">The Strength of the Redeemer</a></b><br>The verse emphasizes the strength of the Redeemer. This strength is not just physical but also moral and spiritual, ensuring that justice will ultimately prevail.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_justice.htm">Trust in Divine Justice</a></b><br>While human justice systems can fail, God's justice is perfect and unfailing. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's timing and His ability to right wrongs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_righteous_living.htm">Call to Righteous Living</a></b><br>Knowing that God defends the oppressed should inspire believers to live righteously, avoiding actions that would oppress or harm others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_for_the_oppressed.htm">Encouragement for the Oppressed</a></b><br>Those who feel marginalized or oppressed can take heart in knowing that God sees their plight and will act on their behalf.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_dandd_considered_evil.htm">Is Dungeons and Dragons considered evil?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_skeptical_theism_say_on_divine_hiddenness.htm">What does the Bible say about mental health?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/married__how_to_handle_attraction.htm">How to handle attraction to someone else when married?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_accept_sacrifices.htm">If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Their redeemer is mighty.</span>--They may have no near kinsman (<a href="/leviticus/25-25.htm" title="If your brother be waxen poor, and has sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.">Leviticus 25:25</a>) to redeem their land, yet they have a mighty Deliverer (<a href="/exodus/6-6.htm" title="Why say to the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:">Exodus 6:6</a>), who will redress their wrongs.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For their Redeemer is mighty.</span> The redeemer (<span class="accented">goel</span>) is the near kinsman, who had to avenge bloodshed, carry on the blood feud, or vindicate the cause of a relation otherwise unsupported (see <a href="/numbers/25-12.htm">Numbers 25:12</a>, 19, 21; <a href="/leviticus/25-25.htm">Leviticus 25:25</a>; <a href="/ruth/3-2.htm">Ruth 3:2, 9, 12</a>). God himself will be the orphans' Goel. This term is often applied to God; <span class="accented">e.g.</span> <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25</a>; <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/50-34.htm">Jeremiah 50:34</a>. <span class="cmt_word">He shall plead their cause with thee.</span> He will, as it were, conduct their cause, try thee, convict thee of injustice, and pronounce thy condemnation (<a href="/proverbs/22-23.htm">Proverbs 22:23</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/23-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their Redeemer</span><br /><span class="heb">גֹאֲלָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḡō·’ă·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1350.htm">Strong's 1350: </a> </span><span class="str2">To redeem, act as kinsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is strong;</span><br /><span class="heb">חָזָ֑ק</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·zāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2389.htm">Strong's 2389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strong, stout, mighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽוּא־</span> <span class="translit">(hū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will take up</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרִ֖יב</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7378.htm">Strong's 7378: </a> </span><span class="str2">To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their case</span><br /><span class="heb">רִיבָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(rî·ḇām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7379.htm">Strong's 7379: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strife, dispute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against you.</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתָּֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/23-11.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:11 For their Defender is strong (Prov. 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