Job 34:24
He dasheth in pieces the mighty without inquiry, And setteth up others in their stead.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
In Context
23He needeth not attend long to a man, That he may go into judgment before God;
25Therefore he knoweth their works, And in a night he overthroweth them, so that they are destroyed.
Cross References
Job 19:2How long will ye vex my soul, And break me in pieces with words?
Psalms 72:4He shall defend the oppressed of the people; He shall save the needy, And break in pieces the oppressor.
Psalms 113:7He raiseth the poor from the dust, And exalteth the needy from the dunghill,
Daniel 2:21And he changeth times and seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that have 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 →