He draweth out the afflicted in his affliction, And uncovereth in oppression their ear.
but they become servants to him, and they know My service, and the service of the kingdoms of the lands.'
Too few for thee are the comforts of God? And a gentle word `is' with thee,
Then He uncovereth the ear of men, And for their instruction sealeth:
And He uncovereth their ear for instruction, And saith that they turn back from iniquity.
Take heed -- do not turn unto iniquity, For on this thou hast fixed Rather than `on' affliction.
And if prisoners in fetters They are captured with cords of affliction,
And He saveth the wasted from their mouth, And from a strong hand the needy,
Lo, the happiness of mortal man, God doth reprove him: And the chastisement of the Mighty despise not,
And setteth on high the needy from affliction, And placeth families as a flock.
For he delivereth the needy who crieth, And the poor when he hath no helper,