Job 22:6

For you have taken pledges from your brother for nothing, and stripped the naked of their clothing.

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WEBBE

For you have taken pledges from your brother for nothing, and stripped the naked of their clothing.

BSB

For you needlessly demanded security from your brothers and deprived the naked of their clothing.

KJV

For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing.

ASV

For thou hast taken pledges of thy brother for nought, And stripped the naked of their clothing.

BBE

For you have taken your brother's goods when he was not in your debt, and have taken away the clothing of those who have need of it.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 5–14

Eliphaz brought heavy charges against Job, without reason for his accusations, except that Job was visited as he supposed God always visited every wicked man. He charges him with oppression, and that he did harm with his wealth and power in the time of his prosperity.

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