Job 34:28

so that they caused the outcry of the needy to reach him, and he heard the voice of the poor.

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In The King James Version

So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.

In Context

27They, as if with great diligence, have withdrawn from him, and they refused to understand all his ways,

29For, when he grants peace, who is there that can condemn? When he hides his face, who is there that can contemplate him, either among the nations, or among all men?

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Cross References

Exodus 3:7And the Lord said to him: “I have seen the affliction of my people in Egypt, and I have heard their outcry because of the harshness of those who are over the works.

Exodus 22:22You shall not harm a widow or an orphan.

Exodus 22:26If you take a garment from your neighbor as a pledge, you shall return it to him again before the setting of the sun.

Job 24:12In the cities, they caused the men to groan and the spirit of the wounded to cry out, and so God does not allow this to go unpunished.

Job 31:19if I have looked down on him who was perishing because he had no clothing and the poor without any covering,

Psalms 5:3Attend to the voice of my prayer, my King and my God.

Matthew Henry on Job 34:17-31

16 If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words. 17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? 18 Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? 19 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands. 20 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken… Read the whole commentary →

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