Job 9:24

The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?

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Other Translations for Job 9:24

BSB
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; He blindfolds its judges. If it is not He, then who is it?
AKJV
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covers the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?
CPDV
Since the earth has been given into the hand of the impious, he covers the face of its judges; for if it is not him, then who is it?
ERV
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if it be not he, who then is it?
NHEB
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If not he, then who is it?
SMT
The earth was given into the hand of the unjust one: he will cover the faces of her judges; if not now, who is it?

Commentary for Job 9:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 9:24
Summary
Wicked dominion corrupts justice systematically
Place
Earth
Event
Wickedness controls and corrupts
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment