Proverbs 22:22-23
“Don’t rob the poor, because he is poor, neither oppress the afflicted in the gate; for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.”
The book of Proverbs is a collection of ancient wisdom sayings, often attributed to King Solomon, offering practical guidance for living a good and just life. This particular proverb warns against exploiting the vulnerable members of society.
What does it mean for a community to ensure that the 'gate'—the place of judgment and public life—protects the vulnerable rather than allowing their oppression?