Job 34:18
He who says to a king, You are an evil-doer; and to rulers, You are sinners;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
In Context
17How may a hater of right be a ruler? and will you say that the upright Ruler of all is evil?
Cross References
Exodus 22:28You may not say evil of the judges, or put a curse on the ruler of your people.
Acts 23:3Then Paul said to him, God will give blows to you, you whitewashed wall: are you here to be my judge by law, and by your orders am I given blows against the law?
Romans 13:7Give to all what is their right: taxes to him whose they are, payment to him whose right it is, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour is to be given.
2 Peter 2:10But specially those who go after the unclean desires of the flesh, and make sport of authority. Ready to take chances, uncontrolled, they have no fear of saying evil of those in high places:
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 →