Bible verse
You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
Job 6:27 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 6.
23 deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?
24 Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.
25 How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
26 Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?
27 You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
28 But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?
29 Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.
30 Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?
KJV
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig [a pit] for your friend.
ASV
Yea, ye would cast lots upon the fatherless, And make merchandise of your friend.
ERV
Yea, ye would cast lots upon the fatherless, and make merchandise of your friend.
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