Job 36:15

He makes the wrong done to the poor the way of their salvation, opening their ears by their trouble.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.

In Context

14They come to their end while they are still young, their life is short like that of those who are used for sex purposes in the worship of their gods.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 12:8But still they will become his servants, so that they may see how different my yoke is from the yoke of the kingdoms of the lands.

Psalms 72:12For he will be a saviour to the poor in answer to his cry; and to him who is in need, without a helper.

Matthew Henry on Job 36:6-15

5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. 6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. 7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. 8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction; 9 Then he showeth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded. 10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and… Read the whole commentary →

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