Job 24:11-12 Job 24 - The Wicked Prosper

11 They crush olives among the terraces;
they tread the winepresses, yet suffer thirst.

12 The groans of the dying rise from the city,
and the souls of the wounded cry out for help.
But God charges no one with wrongdoing.

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Meaning of Job 24:11-12

Job 24:11 paints a vivid picture of injustice and toil, where workers suffer in fields and winepresses, yet remain thirsty. This verse captures the human struggle against unfairness, urging us to reflect on the plight of the oppressed and embrace God’s call to uphold justice and compassion in our actions.

Cross References for Job 24:11-12

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