Job 22:7

New International Reader's Version

You didn’t give any water to people who were tired. You held food back from those who were hungry.

Cross References

Job 31:16

“I haven’t said no to what poor people have wanted. I haven’t let widows lose their hope.

Job 31:17

I haven’t kept my bread to myself. I’ve shared it with children whose fathers had died.

Job 31:31

The workers in my house always said, ‘Job always gives plenty of food to everyone.’

Psalm 112:9

They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue forever. They will be powerful and honored.

Proverbs 19:17

Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the Lord. God will reward them for what they have done.

Isaiah 58:10

Work hard to feed hungry people. Satisfy the needs of those who are crushed. Then my blessing will light up your darkness. And the night of your suffering will become as bright as the noonday sun.

Isaiah 58:7

Share your food with hungry people. Provide homeless people with a place to stay. Give naked people clothes to wear. Provide for the needs of your own family.

Ezekiel 18:16

He does not treat anyone badly. He does not make people give him something to prove they will pay back what they owe him. He does not steal. Instead, he gives his food to hungry people. He provides clothes for those who are naked.

Ezekiel 18:7

He does not treat anyone badly. Instead, he always returns things he takes to make sure loans are paid back. He does not steal. Instead, he gives his food to hungry people. He provides clothes for those who are naked.

Matthew 25:42

I was hungry. But you gave me nothing to eat. I was thirsty. But you gave me nothing to drink.

Romans 12:20

Do just the opposite. Scripture says, “If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on their heads.” (Proverbs 25:21,22)