Job 36:6
He does not keep the wicked alive, but gives justice to the oppressed.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
In Context
5God is mighty, but doesn't despise anyone; he is powerful in strength and understanding.
Cross References
Exodus 22:22You must not take advantage of any widow or orphan.
Job 8:22Those who hate you will be put to shame, and the place where the wicked live will be destroyed.”
Job 21:30Wicked people are spared in times of disaster; they are rescued from the day of judgment.
Psalms 9:12He does not forget to punish murderers; he does not ignore the cries of the suffering.
Psalms 55:23But you, God, will bring down murderers and liars, throwing them into the pit of destruction before they have even lived half their lives. As for me, I will trust in you.
Psalms 72:12He will help the poor when they cry out to him, and help those who are suffering that have no one to support them.
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 →