job 24:4 They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.

job 24:4 "They push the needy aside from the road; The poor of the land are made to hide themselves altogether.

4. Literally, they push the poor out of their road in meeting them. Figuratively, they take advantage of them by force and injustice (alluding to the charge of Eliphaz, Job 22:8; 1Sa 8:3).
poor--in spirit and in circumstances (Mt 5:3).
hide--from the injustice of their oppressors, who have robbed them of their all and driven them into unfrequented places (Job 20:19; 30:3-6; Pr 28:28).

job 24:4 "They push the needy aside from the road; The poor of the land are made to hide themselves altogether.

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