Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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; I Samuel 8:3).
poor—in spirit and in circumstances (Matthew 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; Job 30:3-6; Proverbs 28:28).
Instances of the wicked doing the worst deeds with seeming impunity (Job 24:2-24).
Some—the wicked.
landmarks—boundaries between different pastures (Deuteronomy 19:14; Proverbs 22:28).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Job 24:4:
Job 24:6
Job 30:12
Amos 2:7
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