Holy Scripture

Job 6:27

A church father on this verse
“"You would even attack the orphan," that is, me, for I am deprived of any human assistance. And since God is "the Father of the orphans," you make him angry by offending me. "And you would trample your friend underfoot" with your words. You trample him even more violently than with your feet, and you scorn the laws of…”
Hesychius of Jerusalem, 5th c. — HOMILIES ON JOB 9.6.27

Source: Septuagint

Original

27Even because ye attack the fatherless, And insult your friend.

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25But as it seems, the words of a true man are vain, Because I do not ask strength of you.

26Neither will your reproof cause me to cease my words, For neither will I endure the sound of your speech.

— Job 6:27 —

28But now, having looked upon your countenances, I will not lie.

29Sit down now, and let there not be unrighteousness; And unite again with the just.

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