Job 36:15

He would deliver the humbled in his humiliation, and would uncover—in oppression—their ear.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.

In Context

14Their soul should die in youth, and their life, among the unclean.

16Yea he might even have allured thee—out of the mouth of straitness, [into] a wide space—no narrowness there,—and, the food set down on thy table, should have been full of fatness.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 12:8Nevertheless they shall become his servants, that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.

Psalms 72:12Because he Rescueth, The needy from the rich, The oppressed, who 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 →

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