Job 6:27 · KJV
"Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend."
King James Version
What does Job 6:27 mean? →Passage Context
25How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?
26Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?
27Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.
28Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie.
29Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousness is in it.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to those who are vulnerable?
2
What does it mean for you to support the fatherless?
3
When have you felt pressured to betray a friend?
Life Application
compassion
Look for opportunities to support those who are vulnerable or in need.
integrity
Stand firm in your friendships, even when faced with societal pressures.
People in This Verse
JobOT
A wealthy man known for his righteousness and deep faith in God. He faced immense suffering yet remained steadfast in his devotion.
First appearance: Job 1:1
Places in This Verse
Uz
A region mentioned in the Bible, traditionally associated with the land of Job. Its exact location is uncertain but is believed to be in the vicinity of Edom or Arabia.
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