KJV ORIGINAL
Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who joins up with people who do wrong, and walks alongside evil men.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing someone who chooses to associate and partner with people who do evil things.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Elihu's speech criticizing Job, where he's arguing that Job has aligned himself with godless people by questioning God's justice. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, the company you kept was seen as a reflection of your character and values. Elihu is essentially accusing Job of spiritual guilt by association.
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