Job 24:14

The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.

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Other Translations for Job 24:14

BSB
When daylight is gone, the murderer rises to kill the poor and needy; in the night he is like a thief.
AKJV
The murderer rising with the light kills the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.
CPDV
The killer of men rises at first light; he executes the destitute and the poor, but, in truth, he is like a thief in the night.
ERV
The murderer riseth with the light, he killeth the poor and needy; and in the night he is as a thief.
NHEB
The murderer rises with the light. He kills the poor and needy. In the night he is like a thief.
SMT
The murderer will rise by light; he will kill the poor and needy; and in the night he will be as a thief.

Commentary for Job 24:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 24:14
Summary
Murderers prey on vulnerable with impunity
Event
Murderer kills without consequence
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment