Matthew Poole and continuators on Job 24:4

4. They turn the needy out of the way : the poor of the Earth hide themselves together .

Either 1. Out of the way of Piety and Justice. They engage them to take evil courses by their Examples, or Promises, or threatnings. Or. 2. Out of their right. Or 3. Out of their course and way of living. Or rather (as the word properly signifies, and as the next clause explains it) out of the high way, out of the path or place in which these wicked oppressours walk and range. They labour to keep out of their way and sight for fear of their further injuries and oppressions.

For fear of these wicked Tyrants and Persecutors.

For their mutual comfort and defence against those who should invade or disturb them there. Or, alike. Though some of the poor are more nearly related, or have been more serviceable to these oppressors, yet none of them can escape their rage and violence.

Marginal references: Pro. 28. 28.