Job 22:7
You refused water to the thirsty; you denied food to the hungry.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry.
In Context
8Is it because the land belongs to the powerful, and only the privileged have a right to live there?
Cross References
Job 31:17Have I even eaten just a piece of bread by myself? Haven't I always shared my food with orphans?
Psalms 112:9They share generously, giving to the poor; the good they do has eternal results. They are greatly respected.
Proverbs 19:17If you're kind to the poor, you're lending to the Lord, and he will repay you well for what you've done.
Isaiah 58:10if you dedicate yourselves to helping the hungry and give the poor what they need, then your light will shine out in the darkness, and your night will be like the sun at noon.
Ezekiel 18:16He doesn't exploit anyone. He doesn't demand security for a loan. He doesn't rob others. He feeds the hungry and clothes the naked.
Romans 12:20If those who hate you are hungry, give them food; if they're thirsty, give them a drink; for by doing so you pile fiery coals on their heads.
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 →