Job 34:17
Shall even one that hateth right govern? And wilt thou condemn Him that is just and mighty —
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
In Context
16If now thou hast understanding, hear this; hearken to the voice of my words.
18Is it fit to say to a king: 'Thou art base'? Or to nobles: 'Ye are wicked'? —
Cross References
2 Samuel 19:21(19-22) But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said: 'Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD'S anointed?'
Job 1:22For all this Job sinned not, nor ascribed aught unseemly to God.
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 →