Job 34:27
because they turned away from following him, disregarding all his ways.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
In Context
26He strikes them down for their wickedness in public where they can be seen
28They made the poor call out to him, and he heard the cries of the oppressed.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:11“I'm sorry I made Saul king, for he has given up following me and hasn't done as I ordered.” Samuel was upset, and he cried out to the Lord all through the night.
Psalms 28:5For they don't pay any attention to what the Lord does, or to what he created. So he will destroy them—they will never be restored.
Psalms 125:5But as for those who turn aside to follow their own crooked ways—the Lord will lead them away together with those who do evil. May Israel be at peace!
Proverbs 15:10If you leave the right path you will be severely disciplined; anyone who hates correction will die.
Isaiah 1:28But rebels and sinners will be destroyed together, and those who abandon the Lord will die.
Jeremiah 2:17Didn't you bring this on yourself by abandoning the Lord your God when he was leading you in the right way?
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 →