What does Job 24:2 mean?

Job 24:2 highlights themes such as injustice, exploitation, wickedness when read in context.

How should I apply Job 24:2 today?

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

Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof.

1Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days?

2Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof.

3They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.

4They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.

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Proverbs 22:28
Both verses warn against removing ancient landmarks, which symbolize justice.
Micah 6:11
This verse contrasts the dishonest practices of the wicked with God's standards.
Isaiah 10:1
This verse condemns unjust laws and practices, similar to Job's observations.