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Job 6:27

Job 6:27
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now therefore be content,.... Or, "may it now please you" (f); Job addresses them in a respectful manner, and entreats them they would be so kind as to look favourably on him, and entertain better…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless - Job undoubtedly means that this should be applied to himself. He complains that they took advantage of his words, that they were disposed to pervert his meaning, and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 6:22-30

Poor Job goes on here to upbraid his friends with their unkindness and the hard usage they gave him. He here appeals to themselves concerning several things which tended both to justify him and to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

This verse probably reads,

Yea, ye would cast lots upon the fatherless,

And bargain over your friend.

A strong invective against their unfeeling behaviour. The words are severe; the preceding…