Job 27:9
Will his cry come to the ears of God when he is in trouble?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him?
In Context
8For what is the hope of the sinner when he is cut off, when God takes back his soul?
10Will he take delight in the Ruler of all, and make his prayer to God at all times?
Cross References
Job 35:12There they are crying out because of the pride of the evil-doers, but he gives them no answer.
Psalms 18:42\18:41\They were crying out, but there was no one to come to their help: even to the Lord, but he gave them no answer.
Psalms 109:7When he is judged, let the decision go against him; and may his prayer become sin.
Proverbs 28:9As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
Jeremiah 11:11So the Lord has said, I will send evil on them, which they will not be able to get away from; and they will send up a cry for help to me, but I will not give ear to them.
Ezekiel 8:18For this reason I will let loose my wrath: my eye will not have mercy, and I will have no pity.
Matthew Henry on Job 27:8-11
Condition of Hypocrites. ( b. c. 1520.) 7 Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous. 8 For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul? 9 Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? 10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God? Job having solemnly protested the satisfaction he had in his integrity, for the further clearing of himself, here expresses the dread he had of being found a hypocrite.… Read the whole commentary →