Job 34:28
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
Darby Translation
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
27Because they have turned back from him, and would consider none of his ways;
Cross References
Exodus 3:7And Jehovah said, I have seen assuredly the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and their cry have I heard on account of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows.
Exodus 22:22Ye shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child.
Exodus 22:26If thou at all take thy neighbour's garment in pledge, thou shalt return it to him before the sun goes down;
Job 24:12Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out; and God imputeth not the impiety.
Job 31:19If I have seen any perishing for want of clothing, or any needy without covering;
Psalms 5:3Jehovah, in the morning shalt thou hear my voice; in the morning will I address myself to thee, and will look up.
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 →