Job 36:15
But God teaches people by causing them to suffer; by afflicting them, he causes them to listen to [MTY] what he is telling them.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.
In Context
14They die while they are still young, disgraced because of their very immoral behavior [EUP].
Cross References
2 Chronicles 12:8but they will conquer Jerusalem and force the people there to do what Shishak wants them to do. As a result, the people of Jerusalem will learn that it is better to serve me than to serve the kings of other countries.”
Psalms 72:12They will rescue poor people when they ◄cry out/plead► for help, and help those who are needy and those who have no one to help 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 →