Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him, And that He might hear the cry of the afflicted--
King James Version
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
Holman Bible
but caused the poor to cry out to Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted.
International Standard Version
As a result, the cries of the poor have reached him and he has heard the cry of the afflicted.
A Conservative Version
so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him, and he heard the cry of the afflicted.
American Standard Version
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come unto him, And he heard the cry of the afflicted.
Amplified
So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him, and He heard the cry of the afflicted.
Bible in Basic English
So that the cry of the poor might come up to him, and the prayer of those in need come to his ears.
Darby Translation
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
Jubilee 2000 Bible
so that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he hears the cry of the afflicted.
Julia Smith Translation
To cause the cry of the poor one to come to him, and he will hear the cry of the humble.
King James 2000
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he hears the cry of the afflicted.
Lexham Expanded Bible
so that [they] cause [the] cry of distress from [the] helpless to come to him, and he hears [the] cry of distress from [the] needy,
Modern King James verseion
so as to cause the cry of the poor to come to Him, for He hears the cry of the afflicted.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Insomuch that they have caused the voice of the poor to come unto him, and now he heareth the complaint of such as are in necessity.
NET Bible
so that they caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he hears the cry of the needy.
New Heart English Bible
so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him. He heard the cry of the afflicted.
The Emphasized Bible
Causing to reach him the outcry of the poor, Yea, the outcry of the oppressed, he heareth.
Webster
So that they cause the cry of the poor to come to him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
World English Bible
so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him. He heard the cry of the afflicted.
Youngs Literal Translation
To cause to come in unto Him The cry of the poor, And the cry of the afflicted He heareth.
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Asserts God's Justice
27 Because they turned aside from following Him, And had no regard for any of His ways; 28 So that they caused the cry of the poor to come to Him, And that He might hear the cry of the afflicted-- 29 When He keeps quiet, who then can condemn? And when He hides His face, who then can behold Him, That is, in regard to both nation and man?--
Phrases
Cross References
Job 35:9
"Because of the multitude of oppressions they cry out; They cry for help because of the arm of the mighty.
James 5:4
Behold, the pay of the laborers who mowed your fields, and which has been withheld by you, cries out against you; and the outcry of those who did the harvesting has reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.
Exodus 3:7
The LORD said, "I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and have given heed to their cry because of their taskmasters, for I am aware of their sufferings.
Psalm 12:5
"Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise," says the LORD; "I will set him in the safety for which he longs."
Exodus 2:23-24
Now it came about in the course of those many days that the king of Egypt died. And the sons of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried out; and their cry for help because of their bondage rose up to God.
Exodus 3:9
"Now, behold, the cry of the sons of Israel has come to Me; furthermore, I have seen the oppression with which the Egyptians are oppressing them.
Exodus 22:23-27
"If you afflict him at all, and if he does cry out to Me, I will surely hear his cry;
Job 22:9-10
"You have sent widows away empty, And the strength of the orphans has been crushed.
Job 24:12
"From the city men groan, And the souls of the wounded cry out; Yet God does not pay attention to folly.
Job 29:12-13
Because I delivered the poor who cried for help, And the orphan who had no helper.
Job 31:19-20
If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, Or that the needy had no covering,
Isaiah 5:7
For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel And the men of Judah His delightful plant Thus He looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; For righteousness, but behold, a cry of distress.