Job 34:17
How may a hater of right be a ruler? and will you say that the upright Ruler of all is evil?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
In Context
16If you are wise, take note of this; give ear to the voice of my words.
18He who says to a king, You are an evil-doer; and to rulers, You are sinners;
Cross References
2 Samuel 19:21But Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, said, Is not death the right fate for Shimei, because he has been cursing the one marked by the holy oil?
Job 1:22In all this Job did no sin, and did not say that God's acts were foolish.
Romans 3:5But if the righteousness of God is supported by our wrongdoing what is to be said? is it wrong for God to be angry (as men may say)?
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 →