Job 29:12
Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 29 connects to 10 cross-references. Job's final speech begins with a nostalgic monologue recalling his former prosperity: when God watched over him, his children surrounded him, and his counsel was sought at the city gate. He was like rain to the dry ground, a father …
Other Translations
Because I delivered the poor that cried, The fatherless also, that had none to help him.
For I deliver the afflicted who is crying, And the fatherless who hath no helper.
For I was a saviour to the poor when he was crying for help, to the child with no father, and to him who had no supporter.
Cross References
Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.
And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, …
He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.
For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, …
Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, …
Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?
Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.
They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.
Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten thereof;
If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate: