Job 34:27

Because they did not go after him, and took no note of his ways,

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In The King James Version

Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:

In Context

26The evil-doers are broken by his wrath, he puts his hand on them with force before the eyes of all onlookers.

28So that the cry of the poor might come up to him, and the prayer of those in need come to his ears.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 15:11It is no longer my pleasure for Saul to be king; for he is turned back from going in my ways, and has not done my orders. And Samuel was very sad, crying to the Lord in prayer all night.

Psalms 28:5Because they have no respect for the works of the Lord, or for the things which his hands have made, they will be broken down and not lifted up by him.

Psalms 125:5But as for such as are turned out of the straight way, the Lord will take them away with the workers of evil. Let peace be on Israel.

Proverbs 15:10There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.

Isaiah 1:28But a common destruction will overtake sinners and evil-doers together, and those who have gone away from the Lord will be cut off.

Jeremiah 2:17Has not this come on you because you have given up the Lord your God, who was your guide 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 →

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