KJV ORIGINAL
Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because I rescued the poor who cried out for help, and the orphans, and those who had no one else to help them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is describing how he used to help vulnerable people - the poor, orphans, and those with nowhere else to turn.
📚 Historical Context
Job is reflecting on his former life of prosperity and influence, when he served as a respected leader and judge in his community. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, caring for the poor, orphans, and helpless was considered a fundamental duty of those in positions of power and wealth. Job is remembering how he fulfilled this moral obligation before his great suffering began.
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