21For he hath fed the barren that beareth not, and to the widow he hath done no good.


In Context

18 He is light upon the face of the water: cursed be his portion on the earth, let him not walk by the way of the vineyards.

19 Let him pass from the snow waters to excessive heat, and his sin even to hell.

20 Let mercy forget him: may worms be his sweetness: let him be remembered no more, but be broken in pieces as an unfruitful tree.

21 For he hath fed the barren that beareth not, and to the widow he hath done no good.

22 He hath pulled down the strong by his might: and when he standeth up, he shall not trust to his life.

23 God hath given him place for penance, and he abuseth it unto pride: but his eyes are upon his ways.

Job 24:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:21He evil entreateth the barren that [beareth] not: and doeth not good to the widow.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

24:21They prey on the barren and childless woman, and to the widow show no kindness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:21He devours the barren who don't bear. He shows no kindness to the widow.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

24:21He devoureth the barren that beareth not, And doeth not good to the widow.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:21He that despoileth the barren that beareth not, and doeth not good to the widow:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

24:21He devoureth the barren that beareth not; and doeth not good to the widow.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

24:21He oppresseth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

24:21Treating evil the barren who beareth not, And to the widow he doth no good,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

24:21He evil entreats the barren that bears not: and does not good to the widow.