Job 34:18

He is ungodly that says to a king, Thou art a transgressor, 1 That says to princes, O most ungodly one. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?

In Context

17Behold then the one that hates iniquities, 1 And that destroys the wicked, 1 Who is forever just. 1

19Such a one as would not reverence the face of an honorable man, 1 Neither knows how to give honor to the great, 1 So that their persons should be respected. 1

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Cross References

Exodus 22:28Thou shalt not keep back the firstfruits of thy threshing floor and press. The firstborn of thy sons thou shalt give to me.

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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