KJV ORIGINAL
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So that they cause the cry of the poor to reach him, and he hears the cry of those who are suffering.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God hears when poor and suffering people cry out to him for help.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's defending God's justice and explaining how God responds to human suffering. In ancient times, the poor and afflicted had few advocates, making God's attention to their cries particularly significant. Elihu is arguing that even when people seem to prosper while doing wrong, their actions ultimately lead to consequences that cause the oppressed to call out to God.
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