Job 35:9
New American Standard Bible
9 “Because of the (A)multitude of oppressions they cry out;
They cry for help because of the arm (B)of the mighty.
Job 35:9
King James Version
9 By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make the oppressed to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty.
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Psalm 12:5
New American Standard Bible
5 “Because of the (A)devastation of the poor, because of the groaning of the needy,
Now (B)I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will (C)put him in the safety for which he longs.”
Psalm 12:5
King James Version
5 For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
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Ecclesiastes 3:16
New American Standard Bible
16 Furthermore, I have seen under the sun that in the place of justice there is (A)wickedness and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness.
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Ecclesiastes 3:16
King James Version
16 And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.
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Ecclesiastes 5:8
New American Standard Bible
8 If you see (A)oppression of the poor and (B)denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be (C)shocked at the [a]sight; for one [b]official watches over another [c]official, and there are higher [d]officials over them.
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- Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit delight
- Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit high one
- Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit high one
- Ecclesiastes 5:8 Lit ones
Ecclesiastes 5:8
King James Version
8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.
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Isaiah 5:7
New American Standard Bible
7 For the (A)vineyard of the Lord of armies is the house of Israel,
And the people of Judah are His delightful plant.
So He waited for justice, but behold, there was (B)bloodshed;
For righteousness, but behold, a cry for help.
Isaiah 5:7
King James Version
7 For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for judgment, but behold oppression; for righteousness, but behold a cry.
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