Job 34:23
God doesn't need to examine anyone in any greater detail that they should come before him for judgment.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.
In Context
22There is no darkness so deep where people who do evil can hide themselves from him.
24He brings down the mighty without needing an investigation; he sets up others in their place.
Cross References
Ezra 9:13Now that we are receiving all this punishment because of our sinful actions and our terrible guilt—though you, our God, have not punished us as much as our sins deserve, and have still given us this remnant —
Job 9:32For God is not a mortal being like me, I can't defend myself or take him to court.
Job 11:11For God knows who are deceivers—when he sees someone sin, he pays attention to it.
Job 23:7There a good person could reason with him, and I would be acquitted forever by my judge.
Psalms 119:137Lord, you are right, and what you decide is just!
Jeremiah 2:5This is what the Lord says: What did your forefathers think was wrong with me that they went so far away from me? They went off to worship useless idols, and as a result became useless themselves!
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 →