Job 34:18

[Him] that saith to a king, [Thou art] vile, [Or] to nobles, [Ye are] wicked;

American Standard Version

In The King James Version

Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?

In Context

17Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous [and] mighty?-

19That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:28Thou shalt not revile God, nor curse a ruler of thy people.

Acts 23:3Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: and sittest thou to judge me according to the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?

Romans 13:7Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

2 Peter 2:10but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not to rail at dignities:

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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