Job 34:27
because they turned aside from following him, and would not have regard in any of his ways,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
In Context
26He strikes them as wicked men in the open sight of others
28so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him, and he heard the cry of the afflicted.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:11I regret that I have set up Saul to be king, for he has turned back from following me, and has not performed my commandments. And Samuel was angry, and he cried out to LORD all night.
Psalms 28:5because they regard not the works of LORD, nor the operation of his hands. He will break them down and not build them up.
Psalms 125:5But as for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, LORD will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.
Proverbs 15:10There is grievous correction for him who forsakes the way. He who hates reproof shall die.
Isaiah 1:28But the destruction of transgressors and sinners shall be together, and those who forsake LORD shall be consumed.
Jeremiah 2:17Have thou not procured this to thyself, in that thou have forsaken LORD thy God when he led thee by the way?
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 →