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Proverbs 23:10-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Proverbs 23:10-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
10 Do not remove the ancient landmark,(A)
nor invade the fields of the fatherless;[a]
11 For their redeemer is strong;
he will defend their cause against you.(B)
Footnotes
- 23:10 In Israel ownership of property and other legal rights were vested mainly in the father as head of the family; thus the widow and fatherless child were vulnerable, left prey to those who would exploit them.
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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