Job 34:29

"so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him. He heard the cry of the afflicted."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights God's responsiveness to the cries of the oppressed, emphasizing that even in their suffering, those who call out to Him find His ear. It underscores a consistent pattern where God hears and addresses the grievances of the poor and afflicted, ultimately leading to their deliverance or vindication.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

When he giveth quietness -That is, when God designs to give rest, comfort, ease, or prosperity in any way to a man. The Hebrew word used here may refer to any kind of ease, rest, or peace. The idea which Elihu intends to convey is, that God has all things under his control, and that he can bring prosperity or adversity upon an individual or a nation at his own pleasure. Who then can make trouble? -literally, “Who can condemn, or hold guilty” -ירשׁעyarâsha‛. The sense is, that no one can overwhelm him with the consciousness of guilt, to whom God intends to give the peace resulting from his favor and friendship.

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