9 Does God listen to their cry when distress comes upon them?

Other Translations of Job 27:9

King James Version

9 Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him?

English Standard Version

9 Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him?

The Message

9 Do you think God will listen to their cry for help when disaster hits?

New King James Version

9 Will God hear his cry When trouble comes upon him?

New Living Translation

9 Will God listen to their cry when trouble comes upon them?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 27:9

Commentary on Job 27:7-10

(Read Job 27:7-10)

Job looked upon the condition of a hypocrite and a wicked man, to be most miserable. If they gained through life by their profession, and kept up their presumptuous hope till death, what would that avail when God required their souls? The more comfort we find in our religion, the more closely we shall cleave to it. Those who have no delight in God, are easily drawn away by the pleasures, and easily overcome by the crosses of this life.

29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:29

King James Version

29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

English Standard Version

29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

The Message

29 God keeps his distance from the wicked; he closely attends to the prayers of God-loyal people.

New King James Version

29 The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

New Living Translation

29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:29

Commentary on Proverbs 15:29

(Read Proverbs 15:29)

God sets himself at a distance from those who set him at defiance.