Job 34:22
There is no darkness and no shadow of death, where those who work iniquity may be hidden.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
In Context
21For his eyes are upon the ways of men, and he examines all of their steps.
23For it is no longer within the power of man to enter into judgment with God.
Cross References
Job 3:5Let darkness and the shadow of death obscure it, let a fog overtake it, and let it be enveloped in bitterness.
Job 12:22He reveals the depths of the darkness, and he brings the shadow of death into the light.
Job 24:17If sunrise should suddenly appear, it is treated by them like the shadow of death; and they walk in darkness, as if in light.
Psalms 5:5In the morning, I will stand before you, and I will see. For you are not a God who wills iniquity.
Psalms 139:12A talkative man will not be guided aright upon the earth. Evils will drag the unjust man unto utter ruin.
Isaiah 9:2The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. A light has risen for the inhabitants of the region of the shadow of death.
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 →