Job 34:30

That the godless man reign not, that there be none to ensnare the people.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.

In Context

29When He giveth quietness, who then can condemn? And when He hideth His face, who then can behold Him? whether it be done unto a nation, or unto a man, alike;

31For hath any said unto God: 'I have borne chastisement, though I offend not;

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Cross References

2 Kings 21:9But they hearkened not; and Manasseh seduced them to do that which is evil more than did the nations, whom the LORD destroyed before the children of Israel.

Psalms 12:8(12-9) The wicked walk on every side, when vileness is exalted among the sons of men.

Ecclesiastes 9:18Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Hosea 13:11I give thee a king in Mine anger, and take him away in My wrath.

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 →

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