Parallel Verses

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 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.

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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
So that they cause the cry
צעקה 
Tsa`aqah 
Usage: 21

of the poor
דּל 
Dal 
Usage: 48

to come

come, bring, ... in, enter, go, carry, ...down, pass, ...out,
Usage: 0

the cry
צעקה 
Tsa`aqah 
Usage: 21

Context Readings

Elihu Asserts God's Justice

27 because they have turned away from following him, and have not understood any of his ways, 28 so that they caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he hears the cry of the needy. 29 But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,

Cross References

Job 35:9

"People cry out because of the excess of oppression; they cry out for help because of the power of the mighty.

James 5:4

Look, the pay you have held back from the workers who mowed your fields cries out against you, and the cries of the reapers have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.

Exodus 3:7

The Lord said, "I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt. I have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows.

Psalm 12:5

"Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action," says the Lord. "I will provide the safety they so desperately desire."

Exodus 2:23-24

During that long period of time the king of Egypt died, and the Israelites groaned because of the slave labor. They cried out, and their desperate cry because of their slave labor went up to God.

Exodus 3:9

And now indeed the cry of the Israelites has come to me, and I have also seen how severely the Egyptians oppress them.

Exodus 22:23-27

If you afflict them in any way and they cry to me, I will surely hear their cry,

Job 22:9-10

you sent widows away empty-handed, and the arms of the orphans you crushed.

Job 24:12

From the city the dying groan, and the wounded cry out for help, but God charges no one with wrongdoing.

Job 29:12-13

for I rescued the poor who cried out for help, and the orphan who had no one to assist him;

Job 31:19-20

If I have seen anyone about to perish for lack of clothing, or a poor man without a coat,

Isaiah 5:7

Indeed Israel is the vineyard of the Lord who commands armies, the people of Judah are the cultivated place in which he took delight. He waited for justice, but look what he got -- disobedience! He waited for fairness, but look what he got -- cries for help!

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