Job 22:9 kjva — Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken."

— Job 22:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Job 22 — Context

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

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

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

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Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.

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Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee;

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Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee.

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Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how high they are!

Job 22:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 22:9 say?
Job 22:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.”
Where is Job 22:9 in the Bible?
Job 22:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 22, verse 9.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 22:9.
What translation should I read Job 22:9 in?
Job 22:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 22:9?
Job 22:9 reads (KJVA): “Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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