Job 34:24
He shall break in pieces many and innumerable, and shall make others to stand in their stead.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 in the power of man to enter into judgment with God.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:28And Samuel said to him: The Lord hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to thy neighbour who is better than thee.
1 Kings 14:14And the Lord hath appointed himself a king over Israel, who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam in this day, and in this time:
Job 19:2How long do you afflict my soul, and break me in pieces with words?
Psalms 72:4He shall judge the poor of the people, and he shall save the children of the poor: and he shall humble the oppressor.
Psalms 113:7Raising up the needy from the earth, and lifting up the poor out of the dunghill::
Daniel 2:21And he changeth times and ages: taketh away kingdoms and establisheth them, giveth wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding.
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 →