Job 34:27
Because they turned aside from following Him, and would not have regard to any of His ways;
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
In Context
26He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
28So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto Him, and He heareth the cry of the afflicted.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:11'It repenteth Me that I have set up Saul to be king; for he is turned back from following Me, and hath not performed My commandments.' And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.
Psalms 28:5Because they give no heed to the works of the LORD, nor to the operation of His hands; He will break them down and not build them up.
Psalms 125:5But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD will lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.
Proverbs 15:10There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; and he that hateth reproof shall die.
Isaiah 1:28But the destruction of the transgressors and the sinners shall be together, and they that forsake the LORD shall be consumed.
Jeremiah 2:17Is it not this that doth cause it unto thee, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, when He led thee by the 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 →