Job 34:28
And caused the cry of the poor to come before him; For he heareth the cry of the oppressed.
Noyes 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 away from him, And had no regard to his ways,
29When he giveth rest, who can cause trouble? And when he hideth his face, Who can behold him?
Cross References
Job 24:12From anguish the dying groan, And the wounded cry aloud; And God regardeth not their prayer!
Job 31:19If I have seen any one perishing for want of clothing, Or any poor man without covering;
Psalms 5:3In the morning shalt thou hear my voice, O LORD! In the morning will I address my prayer to thee, and look for help.
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 →