Job 6:27

Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 6:27

BSB

You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.

AKJV

Yes, you overwhelm the fatherless, and you dig a pit for your friend.

CPDV

You encroach upon the orphan, and you strive to undermine your friend.

ERV

Yea, ye would cast lots upon the fatherless, and make merchandise of your friend.

NHEB

Yes, you would even cast lots for the fatherless, and make merchandise of your friend.

SMT

But ye will cause the orphans to fall, and ye will dig for your friend.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 6:27

YeayeoverwhelmH5307VerbthefatherlessH3490Noun MasculineandyedigH3738VerbapitforyourfriendH7453Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 6:27

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Overview of Job 6:27

Summary

Friends exploit vulnerable and betray allies

Event

Job accuses friends of evil

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC