Job 34:21

For he surveys the works of men, and nothing of what they do has escaped him.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.

In Context

20But it shall turn out vanity to them, to cry and beseech a man; for they dealt unlawfully, the poor being turned aside from their right.

22Neither shall there be a place for the workers of iniquity to hide themselves.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord look upon all the earth, to strengthen every heart that is perfect toward him. In this thou hast done foolishly; henceforth there shall be war with thee.

Job 31:4Will he not see my way, and number all my steps?

Proverbs 15:3The eyes of the Lord behold both the evil and the good in every place.

Jeremiah 17:10I the Lord try the hearts, and prove the reins, to give to every one according to his ways, and according to the fruits of his devices.

Amos 9:8Behold, the eyes of the Lord God are upon the kingdom of sinners, and I will cut it off from the face of the earth; only I will not utterly cut off the house of Jacob, saith the Lord.

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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