Proverbs 23:11
“for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.”
— Proverbs 23:11
About this verse
Proverbs 23:11 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is teaching. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine justice, protection. Notable phrases: Defender is strong; plead their case. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
anxious
Type
proverb
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