KJV ORIGINAL
He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He rescues the poor when they are suffering, and helps them understand during times of hardship.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He saves those who are struggling and gives them insight through their difficult times.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Elihu's speech to Job, where he's defending God's justice and explaining how God uses suffering for good purposes. Elihu was trying to help Job understand that God doesn't abandon people in their trials but actually works through hardship to teach and deliver them. In ancient times, the poor and oppressed had little recourse except to cry out to God for help.
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