Job 22:9 nasb — "You have sent widows away empty, And the strength of the orphans has been crushed.

NASB

""You have sent widows away empty, And the strength of the orphans has been crushed."

— Job 22:9, NASB

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Job 22 — Context

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"For you have taken pledges of your brothers without cause, And stripped men naked.

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"To the weary you have given no water to drink, And from the hungry you have withheld bread.

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"But the earth belongs to the mighty man, And the honorable man dwells in it.

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"You have sent widows away empty, And the strength of the orphans has been crushed.

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"Therefore snares surround you, And sudden dread terrifies you,

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Or darkness, so that you cannot see, And an abundance of water covers you.

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"Is not God in the height of heaven? Look also at the distant 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 NASB reads: “"You have sent widows away empty, And the strength of the orphans has been crushed.”
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 (NASB): “"You have sent widows away empty, And the strength of the orphans has been crushed.” 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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