Job 22:9

Eliphaz: Can a Man Be of Use to God?

8while the land belonged to a mighty man, and a man of honor lived on it. 9You sent widows away empty-handed, and the strength of the fatherless was crushed. 10Therefore snares surround you, and sudden peril terrifies you;

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Berean Standard Bible
You sent widows away empty-handed, and the strength of the fatherless was crushed.
American Standard Version (1901)
Thou hast sent widows away empty, And the arms of the fatherless have been broken.
Bible in Basic English
You have sent widows away without hearing their cause, and you have taken away the support of the child who has no father.
Free Bible Version
You have sent widows away empty-handed; you have crushed the outstretched arms of orphans, begging for help.
King James (Authorized) Version
Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.
Translation for Translators
When widows came to you for help, you must have sent them away without giving them anything, and you must have oppressed orphans.
Unlocked Literal Bible
You have sent widows away empty; the arms of the fatherless have been broken.
Noah Webster Bible
Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.
World English Bible
You have sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.
Young's Literal Translation
Widows thou hast sent away empty, And the arms of the fatherless are bruised.