6 You demanded security from your relatives for no reason; you stripped people of their clothing, leaving them naked.

Other Translations of Job 22:6

King James Version

6 For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked the naked...: Heb. the clothes of the naked of their clothing.

English Standard Version

6 For you have exacted pledges of your brothers for nothing and stripped the naked of their clothing.

The Message

6 When people came to you for help, you took the shirts off their backs, exploited their helplessness.

New King James Version

6 For you have taken pledges from your brother for no reason, And stripped the naked of their clothing.

New Living Translation

6 "For example, you must have lent money to your friend and demanded clothing as security. Yes, you stripped him to the bone.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 22:6

Commentary on Job 22:5-14

(Read Job 22:5-14)

Eliphaz brought heavy charges against Job, without reason for his accusations, except that Job was visited as he supposed God always visited every wicked man. He charges him with oppression, and that he did harm with his wealth and power in the time of his prosperity.