Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And that He might
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
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.
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.
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 34:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Asserts God's Justice
27
This is because they turned away from following him. They did not consider any of his ways.
28
And that He might
Names
Cross References
Job 35:9
Because of the multitude of oppressions people cry out. They call for help because of the arm of the mighty.
James 5:4
Behold, the wages of the laborers who harvested your fields, which are held back by you, cry out: and the cries of them that reaped have entered into the ears of Jehovah of Hosts.
Exodus 3:7
Jehovah said: I have seen how my people are suffering as slaves in Egypt. I have heard them beg for my help because of the way they are being mistreated. I feel sorry for them.
Psalm 12:5
Because oppressed people are robbed and needy people groan, I will now arise, says Jehovah. I will provide safety for those who long for it.
Exodus 2:23-24
Time went by and the king of Egypt died. The Israelites still groaned because they were slaves. So they cried out, and their cries for help went up to God.
Exodus 3:9
My people have begged for my help. I have seen how cruel the Egyptians are to them.
Exodus 22:23-27
If you do, I, Jehovah, will answer them when they cry out to me for help,
Job 22:9-10
You have sent widows away empty-handed. You crush the arms of the orphans.
Job 24:12
The dying groan from the city. The throat of the wounded cries for help. Yet God pays no attention to their prayer.
Job 29:12-13
This is because I delivered the poor who cried, and the orphan who had no helper.
Job 31:19-20
If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, or a poor person without covering,
Isaiah 5:7
I am Jehovah of Hosts (All Powerful)! Israel is the vineyard, and Judah is the garden I tended with care. I had hoped for honesty and for justice, but dishonesty and cries for mercy were all I found.