Job 36:15
He deliuereth the poore in his affliction, and openeth their eare in trouble.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.
In Context
14Their soule dyeth in youth, and their life among the whoremongers.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 12:8Neuerthelesse they shalbe his sernants: so shall they knowe my seruice, and the seruice of the kingdomes of the earth.
Psalms 72:12For he shall deliuer the poore when he cryeth: the needie also, and him that hath no helper.
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 →