KJV ORIGINAL
There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
There they cry out for help, but no one answers them, because of the arrogance of wicked people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's arguing that God doesn't respond to empty cries from proud, evil people. Elihu was a younger man who spoke after Job's three friends had finished their arguments, claiming to offer fresh insight into why Job was suffering. He's making the point that God ignores the prayers of those who are arrogant and refuse to humble themselves.
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