The Vanity of Wealth and Honor

(A)If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, (B)do not be amazed at the matter, (C)for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them.

Read full chapter

Riches Are Meaningless

If you see the poor oppressed(A) in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.

Read full chapter

“Because of the multitude of (A)oppressions people (B)cry out;
    they call for help because of the arm of (C)the mighty.[a]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Job 35:9 Or the many

“People cry out(A) under a load of oppression;(B)
    they plead for relief from the arm of the powerful.(C)

Read full chapter