Job 34:24

He breaketh down mighty men without [long] searching, and placeth others in their stead.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.

In Context

23For he need not direct [his attention] a long time upon man, that he should enter into judgment before God.

25For the reason that he knoweth their deeds: therefore he overturneth them in the night, and they are crushed.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 15:28And Samuel said unto him, The Lord hath rent the kingdom of Israel from off thee this day, and hath given it to thy associate, who is better than thou.

1 Kings 14:14And the Lord will raise up unto himself a king over Israel, who shall cut off the house of Jerobo'am what is here this day, and what will be after this.

Job 19:2How long will ye grieve my soul, and crush me with words?

Psalms 72:4He shall judge the afflicted of the people, he shall give help to the children of the needy; but he shall crush the oppressor.

Psalms 113:7He raiseth up out of the dust the poor, from the dunghill he lifteth up the needy:

Daniel 2:21And he changeth times and seasons; he removeth kings, and raiseth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to those that possess understanding.

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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