Job 36:15

He will rescue the poor from his anguish, and he will open his ear during tribulation.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

14Their soul will die in a storm, and their life, among the unmanly.

16Therefore, he will save you from the narrow mouth very widely, even though it has no foundation under it. Moreover, your respite at table will be full of fatness.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 12:8Yet truly, they shall serve him, so that they may know the difference between my servitude, and the servitude of a kingdom of the lands.”

Psalms 72:12Behold, these are sinners, and, abounding in this age, they have obtained riches.

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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