Job 34:28
so as to bring before him the cry of the needy; for he will hear the cry of the poor.
Brenton Septuagint
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 turned aside from the law of God, and did not regard his ordinances,
Cross References
Exodus 3:7And the Lord said to Moses, I have surely seen the affliction of my people that is in Egypt, and I have heard their cry caused by their task-masters; for I know their affliction.
Exodus 22:22And if ye should afflict them by ill-treatment, and they should cry aloud to me, I will surely hear their voice.
Exodus 22:26For this is his clothing, this is the only covering of his nakedness; wherein shall he sleep? If then he shall cry to me, I will hearken to him, for I am merciful.
Job 24:12Who have cast forth the poor from the city and their own houses, and the soul of the children has groaned aloud.
Job 31:19And if too I overlooked the naked as he was perishing, and did not clothe him;
Psalms 5:3Attend to the voice of my supplication, my King, and my God: for to thee, O Lord, will I pray.
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 →