Job 34:30
That the godless man reign not, That there be none to ensnare the people.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
In Context
31For hath any said unto God, I have borne [chastisement], I will not offend [any more]:
Cross References
2 Kings 21:9But they hearkened not: and Manasseh seduced them to do that which is evil more than did the nations whom Jehovah destroyed before the children of Israel.
Psalms 12:8The wicked walk on every side, When vileness is exalted among the sons of men. Psalm 13 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
Ecclesiastes 9:18Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Hosea 13:11I have given thee a king in mine anger, and have taken him away in my wrath.
2 Thessalonians 2:4he that opposeth and exalteth himself against all that is called God or that is worshipped; so that he sitteth in the temple of God, setting himself forth as God.
Revelation 13:11And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like unto lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
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 →