Translations
Modern
They prey on the barren and childless, and show no kindness to the widow.
Traditional
He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.
Literal
For he feeds on the barren woman who cannot give birth, and to the widow he does not do good.
Latin
Pavit enim sterilem quæ non parit, et viduæ bene non fecit.
Original
Hebrew
English
They prey on the barren and childless, and show no kindness to the widow.
Notes
These ideas seem to go against Job's observations. Some scholars think Bildad or Zophar might have said them. However, Job might have been speaking against evil people, making fun of his friends' opinions by quoting them. Or he might have meant that the fate of evil people also affects those in a right relationship with God. His friends described this earlier (5:2–7; 15:17–25; 8:8–19; 18:5–21; 20:4–29; 21:23–26).
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Topics
Homicide: Felonious, or Murder Wicked (People): Described Wicked (People): Temporal Punishment of Widow: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Widows: The Wicked: do No Good To