Job 34:28
They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted.
Majority Standard Bible
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 Him and had no regard for any of His ways.
Cross References
Exodus 3:7The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.
Exodus 22:22You must not mistreat any widow or orphan.
Exodus 22:26If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset,
Job 24:12From the city, men groan, and the souls of the wounded cry out, yet God charges no one with wrongdoing.
Job 31:19if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak,
Psalms 5:3In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.
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 →