Job 22:8
As for the man of arm—he has the earth, || And the accepted of face—he dwells in it.
Literal Standard 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
7You do not cause the weary to drink water, || And you withhold bread from the hungry.
9You have sent widows away empty, || And the arms of the fatherless are bruised.
Cross References
Job 13:8Do you accept His face, if you strive for God?
Job 31:34Because I fear a great multitude, || And the contempt of families frightens me, || Then I am silent, I do not go out of the opening.
Isaiah 3:3Head of fifty, and accepted of faces, || And counselor, and wise craftsmen, || And discerning charmer.
Micah 7:3On the evil [are] both hands to do [it] well, || The prince is asking—also the judge—for repayment, || And the great—he is speaking the mischief of his soul, || And they wrap it up.
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 →