Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
There—rather, "Then" (when none humbly casts himself on God, Job 35:10). They cry proudly against God, rather than humbly to God. So, as the design of affliction is to humble the sufferer, there can be no answer until "pride" gives place to humble, penitent prayer (Psalms 10:4; Jeremiah 13:17).
But the reason is that the innocent sufferers often do not humbly seek God for succor; so to their "pride" is to be laid the blame of their ruin; also because (Job 35:13-16) they, as Job, instead of waiting God's time in pious trust, are prone to despair of His justice, when it is not immediately visible (Job 33:19-26). If the sufferer would apply to God with a humbled, penitent spirit, He would hear.
Where, etc.— (Jeremiah 2:6, Jeremiah 2:8; Isaiah 51:13).
songs—of joy at deliverance (Psalms 42:8; Psalms 149:5; Acts 16:25).
in the night—unexpectedly (Job 34:20, Job 34:25). Rather, "in calamity."
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Job 35:12:
Job 35:13
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