Job 34:19
He doesn't think more of the rich than the poor, for they are all people he himself made.
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In Context
18He's the one who tells kings, ‘You're useless!’ or says to nobles, ‘You're wicked!’
20They die in a moment; at midnight they shudder and pass away; the mighty are gone without effort.
Cross References
Exodus 30:15When you give this offering to buy back your lives the rich are not to give more than a half shekel and the poor are not to give less.
Deuteronomy 10:17For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords. He is the great, powerful, and awesome God. He shows no favoritism and accepts no bribes.
Job 10:3Do you enjoy accusing me? Why do you reject me, someone you made with your own hands, and yet smile on the scheming of the wicked?
Job 12:21He pours scorn upon princes and takes away power from the strong.
Job 31:15Didn't the same God make all of us?
Psalms 2:2The kings of the world prepare to attack, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and his anointed one, saying,
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 →