Job 34:28
They made the poor call out to him, and he heard the cries of the oppressed.
Free Bible Version
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 away from following him, disregarding all his ways.
Cross References
Exodus 3:7“I'm completely aware of the misery of my people in Egypt,” the Lord told him. “I have heard them crying out because of their taskmasters. I know how much they're suffering.
Exodus 22:22You must not take advantage of any widow or orphan.
Exodus 22:26If you require your neighbor's cloak as security for a loan, you must return it to him by sunset,
Job 24:12In the city the dying groan, and the wounded cry for help, but God ignores their prayers.
Job 31:19If ever I saw someone needing clothes, the poor without anything to wear,
Psalms 5:3Please listen to what I have to say in the morning, Lord. Every morning I put my requests to you and wait for your reply.
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 →