Job 34:17
Behold thou him who hates lawlessness, and who destroys evil men, who is forever righteousness,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
In Context
16If now [thou be] understanding, hear this. Hearken to the voice of words.
18[him] who says to a king, [Thou are] vile, to ranking men, [Ye are] wicked,
Cross References
2 Samuel 19:21But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed LORD's anointed?
Job 1:22In all this Job did not sin, nor foolishly accuse God.
Romans 3:5But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what will we say? Is God unrighteous inflicting wrath? (I speak according to a man.)
Matthew Henry on Job 34:17-31
16 If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words. 17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? 18 Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? 19 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands. 20 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken… Read the whole commentary →