Men cry out under great oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the mighty.
Elihu here returns an answer to another word that Job had said, which, he thought, reflected much upon the justice and goodness of God, and therefore ought not to pass without a remark. Observe, I. What it was that Job complained of; it was this, That God did not regard the cries of the oppressed against their oppressors (Job 35:9): "By reason of the multitude...
Commenting on Job 35:9-13
(Ecc 4:1.) Elihu states in Job's words (Job 24:12; Job 30:20) the difficulty; the "cries" of "the oppressed" not being heard might lead man to think that wrongs are not punished by Him.
By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make [the oppressed] to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty. (e) The wicked may hurt man and cause him to cry, who if he sought God who lends comfort would be delivered.