Job 36:15

Revised Version 1885

He delivereth the afflicted by his affliction, And openeth their ear in oppression.

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He openeth also their ear to instruction, And commandeth that they return from iniquity.

Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.

But he saveth from the sword of their mouth, Even the needy from the hand of the mighty.

Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.

Are the consolations of God too small for thee, And the word that dealeth gently with thee?

Then he openeth the ears of men, And sealeth their instruction,

And if they be bound in fetters, And be taken in the cords of affliction;

Take heed, regard not iniquity: For this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.

For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; And the poor, that hath no helper.

Yet setteth he the needy on high from affliction, And maketh him families like a flock.