Job 35:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

By reason of the multitude of oppressions. — The argument seems to be that among men there may be oppression, but not with an almighty and just Judge. The right course, therefore, is to wait. “Men may, indeed, complain because of the oppression of an earthly tyrant; but how canst thou say thou beholdest Him not?” (See Job 9:9.)

Job 35:9

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.