Job 22:8
But as for the mighty man, he had the land. And the honorable man, he dwelt in it.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honourable man dwelt in it.
In Context
7Thou have not given water to the weary to drink, and thou have withheld bread from the hungry.
9Thou have sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.
Cross References
Job 13:8Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God?
Job 31:34because I feared the great multitude, and the contempt of families terrified me so that I kept silence, and did not go out of the door--
Isaiah 3:3the captain of fifty, and the honorable man, and the counselor, and the expert craftsman, and the skilful enchanter.
Micah 7:3Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler asks, and the judge [is ready] for a bribe. And the great man, he utters the evil desire of his soul. Thus they weave it together.
Matthew Henry on Job 22:6-15
Job Accused of Various Crimes. ( b. c. 1520.) 5 Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite? 6 For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing. 7 Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry. 8 But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honourable man dwelt in it. 9 Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken. 10 Therefore snares are round about thee,… Read the whole commentary →