What does Job 22:6 mean?

Job 22:6 highlights themes such as justice, oppression, brotherhood when read in context.

How should I apply Job 22:6 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

4Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?

5Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?

6For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing.

7Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry.

8But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honourable man dwelt in it.

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Exodus 22:26
Both verses address the importance of treating others fairly and not exploiting them.
James 5:4
This verse highlights the consequences of withholding wages from workers.
Matthew 25:40
This verse connects to the idea of serving and caring for others as serving Christ.