Job 34:27
Because they turned aside from the law of God, 1 And did not regard his ordinances, 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
In Context
26And he quite destroys the ungodly, 1 For they are seen before him. 1
28So as to bring before him the cry of the needy; 1 For he will hear the cry of the poor. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:11I have repented that I have made Saul to be king: for he has turned back from following me, and has not kept my word. And Samuel was grieved, and cried to the Lord all night.
Psalms 28:5There is the voice of the Lord who breaks the cedars; 1 The Lord will break the cedars of Lebanon. 1
Psalms 125:5They that sow in tears 1 Shall reap in joy. 1
Proverbs 15:10The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; 1 But they that hate reproofs die disgracefully. 1
Isaiah 1:28And the transgressors and the sinners shall be crushed together, and they that forsake the Lord shall be utterly consumed.
Jeremiah 2:17Has not thy forsaking me brought these things upon thee? saith the Lord thy God.
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 →