EXOD679 In short, when we are dealing with those who are weak, and of whom we can take advantage without fear of retribution, we should remind ourselves that God identifies with the weak, and turns against those who hurt them. The Bible issues a particularly strong warning against anyone who takes advantage of orphans and widows [preceding and this verse]. While there is no evidence that God actually, and on a routine basis, exacts such punishment in this world, the verse's passionate language should be sufficient to frighten all God-fearers from taking advantage of the weak.