Job 34:28
New International Version
They caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he heard the cry of the needy.

New Living Translation
They cause the poor to cry out, catching God’s attention. He hears the cries of the needy.

English Standard Version
so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him, and he heard the cry of the afflicted—

Berean Standard Bible
They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted.

King James Bible
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.

New King James Version
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him; For He hears the cry of the afflicted.

New American Standard Bible
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him, And that He would hear the cry of the afflicted—

NASB 1995
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him, And that He might hear the cry of the afflicted—

NASB 1977
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him, And that He might hear the cry of the afflicted—

Legacy Standard Bible
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him, And that He might hear the cry of the afflicted.

Amplified Bible
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him, And He heard the cry of the afflicted.

Christian Standard Bible
but caused the poor to cry out to him, and he heard the outcry of the needy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
but caused the poor to cry out to Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted.

American Standard Version
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come unto him, And he heard the cry of the afflicted.

Contemporary English Version
The persons they mistreated had prayed for help, until God answered their prayers.

English Revised Version
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heard the cry of the afflicted.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They forced the poor to cry out to him, and he hears the cry of those who suffer.

Good News Translation
They forced the poor to cry out to God, and he heard their calls for help.

International Standard Version
As a result, the cries of the poor have reached him and he has heard the cry of the afflicted.

Majority Standard Bible
They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted.

NET Bible
so that they caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he hears the cry of the needy.

New Heart English Bible
so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him. He heard the cry of the afflicted.

Webster's Bible Translation
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come to him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.

World English Bible
so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him. He heard the cry of the afflicted.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
To cause to come to Him "" The cry of the poor, "" And He hears the cry of the afflicted.

Young's Literal Translation
To cause to come in unto Him The cry of the poor, And the cry of the afflicted He heareth.

Smith's Literal Translation
To cause the cry of the poor one to come to him, and he will hear the cry of the humble.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So that they caused the cry of the needy to come to him, and he heard the voice of the poor.

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that they caused the outcry of the needy to reach him, and he heard the voice of the poor.

New American Bible
And made the cry of the poor reach him, so that he heard the cry of the afflicted.

New Revised Standard Version
so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him, and he heard the cry of the afflicted—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The prayer of the poor comes to him, and he hears the cry of the afflicted.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The prayer of the poor approaches before him, and the cry of the afflicted he hears
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto Him, And He heareth the cry of the afflicted.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
so as to bring before him the cry of the needy; for he will hear the cry of the poor.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Confirms God's Justice
27because they turned aside from Him and had no regard for any of His ways. 28They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted. 29But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,…

Cross References
Exodus 3:7
The 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.

Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Isaiah 59:1-2
Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. / But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.

James 5:4
Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.

1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Psalm 9:12
For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.

Psalm 10:14
But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.

Psalm 72:12
For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.

Proverbs 21:13
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

Isaiah 5:7
For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard a cry of distress.

Isaiah 59:7-8
Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake. / The way of peace they have not known, and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace.

Jeremiah 22:16
He took up the cause of the poor and needy, and so it went well with him. Is this not what it means to know Me?” declares the LORD.

Lamentations 3:34-36
To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the land, / to deny a man justice before the Most High, / to subvert a man in his lawsuit—of these the Lord does not approve.


Treasury of Scripture

So that they cause the cry of the poor to come to him, and he hears the cry of the afflicted.

they

Job 22:9,10
Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken…

Job 24:12
Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out: yet God layeth not folly to them.

Job 29:12,13
Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him…

and he

Exodus 22:23-27
If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry; …

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Job 34
1. Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice
10. God omnipotent cannot be unjust
31. Man must humble himself unto God
34. Elihu reproves Job














They caused
This phrase indicates an active role in bringing about a situation. In the context of Job, it refers to those who have acted unjustly, leading to the suffering of others. The Hebrew root here suggests intentionality and responsibility, emphasizing that the actions of the wicked have direct consequences. Historically, this reflects the societal structures where the powerful often oppressed the vulnerable, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament.

the cry of the poor
The "cry" here is a profound expression of distress and need. In Hebrew, the word often denotes a loud, desperate plea for help. The "poor" are those who are not only economically disadvantaged but also marginalized and oppressed. This phrase underscores God's concern for justice and His attentiveness to those who are suffering. Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as a defender of the poor, highlighting His compassion and righteousness.

to come before Him
This phrase signifies that the cries of the oppressed reach God directly. The imagery is of a courtroom where grievances are presented before a judge. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this reflects the belief in a God who is not distant but actively involved in human affairs, listening to the pleas of His people. It reassures believers of God's omnipresence and His role as the ultimate arbiter of justice.

and He heard
The act of hearing in Hebrew often implies not just auditory reception but also a readiness to respond. This phrase assures that God is not indifferent to human suffering. His hearing is active and compassionate, leading to divine intervention. This is consistent with the biblical narrative that portrays God as one who listens to the cries of His people and acts on their behalf.

the outcry of the afflicted
"Outcry" is a term that conveys a sense of urgency and desperation. The "afflicted" are those who suffer under injustice and oppression. This phrase highlights the intensity of their suffering and the depth of their need for deliverance. Biblically, the afflicted are often those whom God champions, promising deliverance and justice. This serves as a reminder of God's unwavering commitment to righteousness and His promise to uphold the cause of the downtrodden.

Verse 28. - So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him. Elihu views the wicked man as almost certainly an oppressor, whose misdeeds "cause the cry of the poor to come before God," and provoke God, the Avenger of the poor and needy, to visit him with chastisement. And he heareth the cry of the afflicted (comp. Exodus 2:23, 24; Exodus 22:23, 24; Psalm 12:5, etc.) God's ears are ever open to the cry of the oppressed, and his hand is ever heavy upon those who "afflict" the weak and defenceless (Isaiah 1:24; Isaiah 3:12-15; Amos 5:11, 12; Micah 3:1-4; Habakkuk 1:13).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They caused the cry
צַֽעֲקַת־ (ṣa·‘ă·qaṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6818: A cry, outcry

of the poor
דָּ֑ל (dāl)
Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1800: Dangling, weak, thin

to come
לְהָבִ֣יא (lə·hā·ḇî)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

before Him,
עָ֭לָיו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and He heard
יִשְׁמָֽע׃ (yiš·mā‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

the outcry
וְצַעֲקַ֖ת (wə·ṣa·‘ă·qaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6818: A cry, outcry

of the afflicted.
עֲנִיִּ֣ים (‘ă·nî·yîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble


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