Job 24:14
The Scripture
(14) The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Job’s friends return to his home, bringing gifts and urging him to accept their harsh words as divine punishment. They claim that God will remove his wealth and cause his family to suffer, showing that his suffering is a result of his own sin. The chapter highlights the danger of false friends and the need to trust God’s justice.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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