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Verse 35

Job 35:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men.

American Standard Version (1901)

There they cry, but none giveth answer, Because of the pride of evil men.

Bible in Basic English

There they are crying out because of the pride of the evil-doers, but he gives them no answer.

Free Bible Version

When they call out for help, God doesn't answer because they are proud and evil people.

King James (Authorized) Version

There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.

Translation for Translators

People cry out for help, but God does not answer them, because those who cry out are proud and evil people.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There they cry out, but God gives no answer because of the pride of evil men.

Noah Webster Bible

There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.

World English Bible

There they cry, but no one answers, because of the pride of evil men.

Young's Literal Translation

There they cry, and He doth not answer, Because of the pride of evil doers.

Context

Elihu Recalls God’s Justice

¹¹who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’ ¹²There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men. ¹³Surely God does not listen to empty pleas, and the Almighty does not take note of it.

Summary

Elihu, in his discourse with Job, highlights that God does not answer out of pride or arrogance, nor does He regard the proud above the humble. This verse underscores the importance of humility before God, emphasizing that He listens to the cries of the afflicted and oppressed. Elihu's words serve as a reminder that God's justice is impartial, and He responds to the sincere prayers of those who seek Him with a contrite heart. Ultimately, this verse encourages believers to approach God with humility and faith, knowing that He hears and cares for the downtrodden.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

There they cry - They bewail their calamities, but sorrow not for the cause of them; they cry against their oppressors, but they call not upon God. Because of the pride of evil men - Or מפני mippeney, from the face, presence, or influence, of the pride of wicked men. They cry for deliverance from the pride of wicked men; but they are not heard, because they cry not to God.

Job 35:12

Elihu Recalls God’s Justice

¹¹who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’ ¹²There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men. ¹³Surely God does not listen to empty pleas, and the Almighty does not take note of it.

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Berean Standard Bible

There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men.

American Standard Version (1901)

There they cry, but none giveth answer, Because of the pride of evil men.

Bible in Basic English

There they are crying out because of the pride of the evil-doers, but he gives them no answer.

Free Bible Version

When they call out for help, God doesn't answer because they are proud and evil people.

King James (Authorized) Version

There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.

Translation for Translators

People cry out for help, but God does not answer them, because those who cry out are proud and evil people.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There they cry out, but God gives no answer because of the pride of evil men.

Noah Webster Bible

There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.

World English Bible

There they cry, but no one answers, because of the pride of evil men.

Young's Literal Translation

There they cry, and He doth not answer, Because of the pride of evil doers.