Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Does God listen to their cry when distress comes upon them? New Living Translation Will God listen to their cry when trouble comes upon them? English Standard Version Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him? Berean Standard Bible Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him? King James Bible Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? New King James Version Will God hear his cry When trouble comes upon him? New American Standard Bible “Will God hear his cry When distress comes upon him? NASB 1995 “Will God hear his cry When distress comes upon him? NASB 1977 “Will God hear his cry, When distress comes upon him? Legacy Standard Bible Will God hear his cry When distress comes upon him? Amplified Bible “Will God hear his cry When trouble and distress come upon him? Christian Standard Bible Will God hear his cry when distress comes on him? Holman Christian Standard Bible Will God hear his cry when distress comes on him? American Standard Version Will God hear his cry, When trouble cometh upon him? Contemporary English Version without listening when they beg for mercy. English Revised Version Will God hear his cry, when trouble cometh upon him? GOD'S WORD® Translation Will God hear his cry when trouble comes upon him? Good News Translation When trouble comes, will God hear their cries? International Standard Version Will God hear his cry when distress overtakes him? Majority Standard Bible Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him? NET Bible Does God listen to his cry when distress overtakes him? New Heart English Bible Will God hear his cry when trouble comes on him? Webster's Bible Translation Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? World English Bible Will God hear his cry when trouble comes on him? Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[Does] God hear his cry, "" When distress comes on him? Young's Literal Translation His cry doth God hear, When distress cometh on him? Smith's Literal Translation Will God hear his cry when straits shall come upon him? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWill God hear his cry, when distress shall come upon him? Catholic Public Domain Version Will God pay attention to his cry, when anguish overcomes him? New American Bible Will God then listen to his cry when distress comes upon him, New Revised Standard Version Will God hear their cry when trouble comes upon them? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor God will not hear his prayer when trouble comes upon him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because God does not hear the voice of his prayer when evil will come upon him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Will God hear his cry, When trouble cometh upon him? Brenton Septuagint Translation Will God hear his prayer? or, when distress has come upon him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wicked Man's Portion…8For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life? 9Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him? 10Will he delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times?… Cross References Proverbs 1:28 Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me. Isaiah 1:15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. Micah 3:4 Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done. Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them. Jeremiah 14:12 Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry; although they may offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will finish them off by sword and famine and plague.” Ezekiel 8:18 Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.” Psalm 18:41 They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer. Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. Psalm 34:15-16 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. / But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. Psalm 145:19-20 He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. / The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy. Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. James 4:3 And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ John 9:31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will. Treasury of Scripture Will God hear his cry when trouble comes on him? Will God Job 35:12,13 There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men… Psalm 18:41 They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not. Psalm 66:18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: his cry Hosea 7:14 And they have not cried unto me with their heart, when they howled upon their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me. Luke 13:25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: Jump to Previous Cry Distress Ears Hear TroubleJump to Next Cry Distress Ears Hear TroubleJob 27 1. Job protests his sincerity8. The hypocrite is without hope 11. The blessings which the wicked have are turned into curses Will God hear his cry This phrase raises the question of whether God will respond to the pleas of a person who has lived in wickedness. In the context of Job, it reflects Job's assertion of his integrity and the belief that God listens to the righteous. Biblically, the idea that God hears the cries of the righteous is supported in passages like Psalm 34:17, which states that the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. Theologically, this suggests a relationship between righteousness and divine response, emphasizing the importance of living a life aligned with God's will. when distress comes upon him? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith. 2. God The Almighty Creator, who is sovereign over all creation. In the context of Job, God is the one who allows Job's trials to test his faith. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to comfort him but end up arguing that his suffering must be due to sin. 4. Distress The trials and tribulations that Job experiences, which include the loss of his wealth, health, and family. 5. The Wicked Those who live in opposition to God's ways, often referenced in Job's speeches as a contrast to the righteous. Teaching Points The Nature of God’s JusticeGod is just and righteous, and His responses to human cries are based on His perfect wisdom and justice. We must trust in His timing and decisions. The Importance of Righteous Living Living a life aligned with God's will is crucial for maintaining a relationship where God hears our prayers. Sin can hinder our communication with God. The Role of Suffering in Faith Suffering can be a test of faith and character. Like Job, we should remain steadfast and trust in God's ultimate plan, even when we don't understand our circumstances. The Consequences of Wickedness A life lived in opposition to God leads to spiritual deafness, where cries for help may go unheard. Repentance and turning towards God are essential. The Assurance of God’s Presence For the righteous, God is always near, ready to hear and respond. This assurance should encourage us to maintain our faith and integrity.Verse 9. - Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon Him? Can he expect that in the day of trouble, "when distress and anguish come upon him" (Proverbs 1:27), God will hear his cry, and respond to it, and give him relief? No; conscious hypocrisy - living a lie - cuts off from God, severs between a man and his Maker, makes all prayers for help vain, until it is repented of and put away from us. The man who dies in it is in a desperate case. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Will Godאֵ֑ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty hear יִשְׁמַ֥ע ׀ (yiš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently his cry הַֽ֭צַעֲקָתוֹ (ha·ṣa·‘ă·qā·ṯōw) Article | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6818: A cry, outcry when כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction distress צָרָֽה׃ (ṣā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival comes תָב֖וֹא (ṯā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go upon him? עָלָ֣יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Job 27:9 NIVJob 27:9 NLT Job 27:9 ESV Job 27:9 NASB Job 27:9 KJV Job 27:9 BibleApps.com Job 27:9 Biblia Paralela Job 27:9 Chinese Bible Job 27:9 French Bible Job 27:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 27:9 Will God hear his cry when trouble (Jb) |
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