Job 34:25
Therefore He taketh knowledge of their works; and He overturneth them in the night, so that they are crushed.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
In Context
24He breaketh in pieces mighty men without inquisition, and setteth others in their stead.
26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
Cross References
Psalms 33:15He that fashioneth the hearts of them all, that considereth all their doings.
Isaiah 15:1The burden of Moab. For in the night that Ar of Moab is laid waste, he is brought to ruin; for in the night that Kir of Moab is laid waste, he is brought to ruin.
Hosea 7:2And let them not say to their heart — I remember all their wickedness; now their own doings have beset them about, they are before My face.
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 →