Job 34:17
Do you really think someone who hated justice could govern? Are you going to condemn Almighty God who always does what is right?
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
In Context
16If you have understanding then hear this; pay attention to what I'm saying.
18He's the one who tells kings, ‘You're useless!’ or says to nobles, ‘You're wicked!’
Cross References
2 Samuel 19:21Abishai, son of Zeruiah, said, “Shouldn't Shimei be executed for this, because he cursed the Lord's anointed one?”
Job 1:22In all of this Job did not sin, nor blame God.
Romans 3:5But if the fact that we're wrong helps to show that God is right, what should we conclude? That God is wrong to pronounce judgment on us? (I'm talking from a human perspective here.)
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 →