Proverbs 23:9-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 Do not speak in the hearing of fools;
they will despise the wisdom of your words.(A)
10 Do not remove the ancient landmark,(B)
nor invade the fields of the fatherless;[a]
11 For their redeemer is strong;
he will defend their cause against you.(C)
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.
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