Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: Rob not the poor, because he is poor - because you think he is unable to ward off wrong. Or, since he is poor, do not add to his affliction.
The afflicted in the gate - i:e., in the place of justice. Those are the most grievous injuries which are inflicted under the pretext of justice, when the very harbour of refuge is made the rock to shipwreck them (Malachi 3:5; Zechariah 7:10). Let the poverty of the poor and the sanctity of the court of justice plead with thee for them.