Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He does not answer when people cry out because of the arrogance of the wicked. New Living Translation And when they cry out, God does not answer because of their pride. English Standard Version There they cry out, but he does not answer, because of the pride of evil men. Berean Standard Bible There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men. Berean Literal Bible There they cry out, but He does not answer, from the face of the pride of evil ones. King James Bible There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men. New King James Version There they cry out, but He does not answer, Because of the pride of evil men. New American Standard Bible “There they cry out, but He does not answer Because of the pride of evil people. NASB 1995 “There they cry out, but He does not answer Because of the pride of evil men. NASB 1977 “There they cry out, but He does not answer Because of the pride of evil men. Legacy Standard Bible There they cry out, but He does not answer Because of the pride of evil men. Amplified Bible “The people cry out, but He does not answer Because of the pride of evil men. Berean Annotated Bible There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men. Christian Standard Bible There they cry out, but he does not answer, because of the pride of evil people. Holman Christian Standard Bible There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men. American Standard Version There they cry, but none giveth answer, Because of the pride of evil men. Contemporary English Version God won't listen to the prayers of proud and evil people. English Revised Version There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then they cry out, but he doesn't answer them because of the arrogance of [those] evil people. Good News Translation They cry for help, but God doesn't answer, for they are proud and evil. International Standard Version "They cry out there, but he doesn't answer because of the arrogance of those who practice evil. NET Bible Then they cry out--but he does not answer--because of the arrogance of the wicked. New Heart English Bible There they cry, but none gives answer, because of the pride of evil men. Webster's Bible Translation There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThere they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men. World English Bible There they cry, but no one answers, because of the pride of evil men. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThere they cry, and He does not answer, "" Because of the pride of evildoers. Berean Literal Bible There they cry out, but He does not answer, from the face of the pride of evil ones. Young's Literal Translation There they cry, and He doth not answer, Because of the pride of evil doers. Smith's Literal Translation Then they will cry, and he will not answer from the face of the pride of the evil. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere shall they cry, and he will not hear, because of the pride of evil men. Catholic Public Domain Version There they will cry, and he will not heed them, because of the arrogance of the wicked. New American Bible Though thus they cry out, he does not answer because of the pride of the wicked. New Revised Standard Version There they cry out, but he does not answer, because of the pride of evildoers. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey cry, but he does not answer them, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated There they cry out and he does not answer them, because of the pride of the evil OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There they cry, but none giveth answer, Because of the pride of evil men. Brenton Septuagint Translation There they shall cry, and none shall hearken, even because of the insolence of wicked men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Reminds Job of God's Justice…11who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’ 12There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men. 13Surely God does not listen to empty pleas, and the Almighty does not take note of it.… Cross References There they cry out, Psalm 18:41 They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer. Psalm 107:13 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. Isaiah 26:16 O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer. but He does not answer, Proverbs 1:28 Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me. Micah 3:4 Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done. Job 30:20 I cry out to You for help, but You do not answer; when I stand up, You merely look at me. because of the pride of evil men. Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God. Psalm 138:6 Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. Isaiah 1:15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them. Zechariah 7:13 And just as I had called and they would not listen, so when they called I would not listen, says the LORD of Hosts. Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. Proverbs 21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. 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. Lamentations 3:8 Even when I cry out and plead for help, He shuts out my prayer. Treasury of Scripture There they cry, but none gives answer, because of the pride of evil men. There Psalm 18:41 They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not. Proverbs 1:28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: John 9:31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. because Psalm 73:6-8 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment… Psalm 123:3,4 Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt… Isaiah 14:14-17 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High… Jump to Previous Arrogance Cry Crying Doers Evil Evil-Doers Gives Pride WickedJump to Next Arrogance Cry Crying Doers Evil Evil-Doers Gives Pride WickedJob 35 1. Comparison is not to be made with God, 6. because our good or evil cannot extend unto him 9. Many cry in their afflictions, but are not heard for lack of faith There they cry out This phrase suggests a situation of distress or suffering where individuals are calling out for help. In the context of the Book of Job, this reflects the cries of those who are oppressed or in anguish. The act of crying out is a common biblical motif, seen in Exodus 3:7 where God hears the cries of the Israelites in Egypt. It underscores the human condition of seeking divine intervention in times of trouble. but He does not answer because of the pride of evil men Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA righteous man tested by God through severe trials, including loss of wealth, health, and family. His account is a profound exploration of suffering and divine justice. 2. Elihu A younger friend of Job who speaks in chapters 32-37. He offers a different perspective on Job's suffering, emphasizing God's justice and sovereignty. 3. God The Almighty Creator, who is sovereign over all creation. In the context of Job, God allows Job's trials to test his faith and integrity. 4. Pride of Evil Men Refers to those who are arrogant and self-reliant, refusing to acknowledge God or seek His help sincerely. 5. Cry Out The act of calling upon God, often in distress or need. In this context, it highlights the insincere cries of those who are prideful. Teaching Points The Barrier of PridePride can be a significant barrier between us and God. It prevents us from genuinely seeking His help and acknowledging our dependence on Him. The Importance of Humility in Prayer God desires a humble heart. When we approach Him in prayer, we must do so with humility, recognizing our need for His grace and guidance. God's Justice and Sovereignty God is just and sovereign. He hears the cries of the humble and righteous, but the insincere cries of the proud do not reach Him. Self-Examination We should regularly examine our hearts for pride and arrogance, ensuring that our prayers are sincere and aligned with God's will. Trust in God's Timing Even when it seems like God is silent, we must trust in His perfect timing and continue to seek Him with a humble heart. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Job 35:12?2. How does Job 35:12 illustrate God's response to prideful cries for help? 3. What can we learn about humility from Job 35:12? 4. How does Job 35:12 connect with James 4:6 on God's view of pride? 5. How should Job 35:12 influence our attitude in prayer? 6. What practical steps ensure our cries align with God's will, per Job 35:12? 7. Why does God not respond to cries in Job 35:12? 8. How does Job 35:12 challenge the belief in a responsive God? 9. What historical context explains God's silence in Job 35:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 35? 11. Why does Job 35:9 imply people cry out but receive no answer, contradicting verses elsewhere describing divine rescue? 12. In light of Job 35:16, why would a merciful God remain silent if Job's pleas are without merit, given other scriptures showing God responding to human need? 13. In Job 24:12, why does it seem like God remains silent in the face of rampant oppression, clashing with other biblical passages where God intervenes? 14. In Job 35:6-7, how can Elihu claim human obedience or sin does not affect God when other passages suggest God is personally impacted by human actions? What Does Job 35:12 Mean There they cry out“There they cry out” (Job 35:12) pictures people under injustice or distress lifting their voices for help. • Scripture consistently shows God attentive to genuine cries (Exodus 3:7; Psalm 34:17). • Yet the verse sets a particular scene—people are suffering, but something is amiss in their hearts. • Elihu, the speaker in Job 35, highlights that location or circumstance (“there”) is not the key issue; the spiritual posture of the petitioner is. but He does not answer Though God hears all things (Psalm 94:9), He sometimes withholds a saving response. • Psalm 66:18: “If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” • Proverbs 1:28-29 warns that those who hate knowledge will “call on Me, but I will not answer.” • Isaiah 59:1-2 underscores that sin separates people from God so that “He does not hear.” In Job 35, the silence is not divine indifference; it is purposeful, designed to expose the deeper issue preventing fellowship. because of the pride of evil men Pride stands as the barricade. • Proverbs 16:5: “Everyone proud in heart is detestable to the LORD.” • James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5 both affirm, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” • Luke 18:11-14 contrasts the proud Pharisee with the humble tax collector, illustrating whose prayer God receives. Pride refuses to acknowledge dependence, repentance, or God’s rightful authority. Until that pride is broken, the cry remains self-focused, and divine rescue is withheld. summary Job 35:12 teaches that mere vocal pleas do not guarantee God’s intervention; humility and repentance do. When people cry out yet cling to prideful rebellion, God’s silence serves as a mercy that calls them to forsake arrogance and seek Him in genuine submission. Verse 12. - There they cry. "There," smitten by calamity, they do at last cry to God. But none giveth answer. They "ask, and receive not." Why? Because of the pride of evil men. Because, i.e., they ask proudly, not humbly; they claim relief as a right, not as a favour; they approach God in a spirit that offends him and prevents him from granting their requests.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thereשָׁ֣ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither they cry out, יִ֭צְעֲקוּ (yiṣ·‘ă·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6817: To shriek, to proclaim but He does not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no answer, יַעֲנֶ֑ה (ya·‘ă·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond because of מִ֝פְּנֵ֗י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the pride גְּא֣וֹן (gə·’ō·wn) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1347: Arrogance, majesty, ornament of evil men. רָעִֽים׃ (rā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links Job 35:12 NIVJob 35:12 NLT Job 35:12 ESV Job 35:12 NASB Job 35:12 KJV Job 35:12 BibleApps.com Job 35:12 Biblia Paralela Job 35:12 Chinese Bible Job 35:12 French Bible Job 35:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 35:12 There they cry but none gives answer (Jb) |
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