KJV ORIGINAL
He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He does not keep the wicked alive, but he gives justice to the poor.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God doesn't protect those who do evil, but instead he makes sure poor and oppressed people are treated fairly.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Elihu's speech to Job, where he's defending God's justice and character. Elihu was a younger man who had been listening to the debate between Job and his three friends about why Job was suffering. In ancient times, there was often a direct connection made between wickedness and early death, and between righteousness and God's protection of the vulnerable.
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