Job 34:22
There is no darkness, and there is no shadow of death, where they may be hid who work iniquity.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 considereth all their steps.
23For it is no longer in the power of man to enter into judgment with God.
Cross References
Job 3:5Let darkness, and the shadow of death cover it, let a mist overspread it, and let it be wrapped up in bitterness.
Job 12:22He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth up to light the shadow of death.
Job 24:17If the morning suddenly appear, it is to them the shadow of death: and they walk in darkness as if it were in light.
Psalms 5:5In the morning I will stand before thee, and will see: because thou art not a God that willest iniquity.
Isaiah 9:2The people that walked in darkness, have seen a great light: to them that dwelt in the region of the shadow of death, light is risen.
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 →