There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.
There they cry out for help, but no one answers them, because of the arrogance of wicked people.
This verse is saying that evil people cry out but receive no response because their pride and wickedness block them from getting help.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, a righteous man named Job endures severe suffering and questions God's justice, while his friends offer various explanations. Elihu, a younger character who speaks later in the story, addresses Job in chapter 35, arguing that God may not respond to cries for help if they arise from prideful attitudes among the wicked. This reflects the ancient biblical emphasis on humility and the consequences of pride in one's relationship with God.
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