23 For the Lord will plead their case And take the life of those who rob them.

24 Do not associate with a man given to anger ; Or go with a hot-tempered man ,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:23-24

Commentary on Proverbs 22:22-23

(Read Proverbs 22:22-23)

He that robs and oppresses the poor, does so at his peril. And if men will not appear for them, God will.

Commentary on Proverbs 22:24-25

(Read Proverbs 22:24-25)

Our corrupt hearts have so much tinder in them, that it is dangerous to have to do with those that throw about the sparks of their passion.