Job 34:21

For big eyes are upon the ways of man, and all his steps doth he see.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.

In Context

20In a moment will they die, and in the midst of the night; people are moved, and pass away: and the mighty will be removed without a human hand.

22There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the evil-doers can hide themselves.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 16:9For as regardeth the Lord, his eyes roam throughout the whole earth, to hold strongly with those whose heart is entire toward him: thou hast done foolishly for this reason; because from this time forth there will be wars with thee.

Job 31:4Behold, he truly seeth my ways, and numbereth all my steps;

Psalms 139:23Search me through, O God, and know my heart; probe me, and know my thoughts:

Proverbs 15:3In every place are the eyes of the Lord, looking on the bad and the good.

Jeremiah 17:10I the Lord search the heart, probe the reins: yea, to give unto every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.

Amos 9:8Behold, the eyes of the Lord Eternal are upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; save only that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith the Lord.

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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