Job 34:17
Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
In Context
16If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words.
18who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’
Cross References
2 Samuel 19:21But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?”
Job 1:22In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.
Romans 3:5But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms.
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 →