King James Version
Job 22:5 in the King James Version says “Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?” — study this verse from Job chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?”
Job 22:5 · KJV
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?
Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?
For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing. the naked: Heb. the clothes of the naked
Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry.
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
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