Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
Job himself recounts that he delivered the poor when they cried out for aid, including the fatherless and the one who had no one else to help him. Such rescuing and protecting of the helpless belongs to the very meaning of righteousness, which is compassion put into action. His success and honored standing rested in part on this work of rescuing the poor who called for help and defending the fatherless and helpless. The verse therefore calls for humble, self-sacrificing service to people in need, and the blessing that follows such service is a rich reward.
Job himself recounts that he delivered the poor when they cried out for aid, including the fatherless and the one who had no one else to help him. Such rescuing and protecting of the helpless belongs to the very meaning of righteousness, which is compassion put into action. His success and honored standing rested in part on this work of rescuing the poor who called for help and defending the fatherless and helpless. The verse therefore calls for humble, self-sacrificing service to people in need, and the blessing that follows such service is a rich reward.