Job 34:24
He will break into many innumerable pieces, and he will cause others to stand up in their place.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
In Context
23For it is no longer within the power of man to enter into judgment with God.
25For he knows their works, and, as a result, he will bring the night, and they will be crushed.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:28And Samuel said to him: “The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you this day. And he has delivered it to your neighbor, who is better than you are.
1 Kings 14:14But the Lord has appointed for himself a king over Israel, who will strike down the house of Jeroboam, in this day and in this time.
Job 19:2How long will you afflict my soul and wear me down with words?
Psalms 72:4For they have no respect for their death, nor do they have support in their wounds.
Psalms 113:7Before the face of the Lord, the earth was moved, before the face of the God of Jacob.
Daniel 2:21And he alters the times and the ages. He takes away kingdoms and he establishes them. He gives wisdom to those who are wise and teaching skills to those who understand.
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 →