They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.
Job 30:25 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? Was not my soul grieved for the poor? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? Was not my soul grieved for the poor? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Did not I weep for him who was in trouble? Was not my heart grieved for the poor and needy? American Standard Version (1901) Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? Was not my soul grieved for the needy? Common English Bible if I didn’t weep for those who have a difficult day or my soul grieve for the needy; Catholic Public Domain Version Once, I wept over him who was afflicted, and my soul had compassion on the poor. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I wept heretofore for him that was afflicted: and my soul had compassion on the poor. |
They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.
because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.
If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! We cannot be satisfied.
Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the Lord's flock is carried away captive.
Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them.
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
(as it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.