Job 30:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them as after a thief;) They were driven forth - They were persons whom no one would employ; they were driven away from the city; and if any of them appeared, the hue and cry was immediately raised up against them. The last clause Mr. Good translates, "They slunk away from them like a thief," instead of "They cried after them," etc.