Job 34:17
Indeed, does one hating justice govern? Or do you condemn the Most Just?
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
In Context
16And if [there is] understanding, hear this, || Give ear to the voice of my words.
18Who has said to a king, Worthless, || To princes, Wicked?
Cross References
2 Samuel 19:21And Abishai son of Zeruiah answers and says, “Is Shimei not put to death for this—because he reviled the anointed of YHWH?”
Job 1:22In all this Job has not sinned, nor given folly to God.
Romans 3:5And if our unrighteousness establishes God’s righteousness, what will we say? Is God unrighteous who is inflicting the wrath? (I speak after the manner of a man.)
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 →