Job 22:8
But as for the mighty man, he had the earth. The honourable man, he lived in it.
World English Bible British
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 haven’t given water to the weary to drink, and you have withheld bread from the hungry.
9You have sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.
Cross References
Job 13:8Will you show partiality to him? Will you contend for God?
Job 31:34because I feared the great multitude, and the contempt of families terrified me, so that I kept silence, and didn’t go out of the door—
Isaiah 3:3the captain of fifty, the honourable man, the counsellor, the skilled craftsman, and the clever enchanter.
Micah 7:3Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe. The powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire 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 →