Job 31:17
if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless--
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Deuteronomy 15:11, 14
For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land. . . .

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, "Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Luke 11:41
But give as alms the things that are within you, and you will see that everything is clean for you.

John 13:29
Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

Acts 4:32
The congregation of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

the fatherless

Job 29:13-16
The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow's heart sing for joy. . . .

Ezekiel 18:7, 16
He does not oppress another, but returns his pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. . . .

Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Or have eaten my morsel alone, And the orphan has not shared it

King James Bible
Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten thereof;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
if I have eaten my few crumbs alone without letting the fatherless eat any of it--

International Standard Version
if I ate my meals by myself without feeding orphans,

NET Bible
If I ate my morsel of bread myself, and did not share any of it with orphans--
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