Job 34:25
Therefore he knoweth their works, And in a night he overthroweth them, so that they are destroyed.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed.
In Context
24He dasheth in pieces the mighty without inquiry, And setteth up others in their stead.
26On account of their wickedness he smiteth them, In the presence of many beholders;
Cross References
Psalms 33:15He that formed the hearts of all, And observeth all their works.
Isaiah 15:1The prophecy concerning Moab. Yea! in the night of assault was Ar of Moab a ruin! In the night of assault was Kir of Moab a ruin!
Hosea 7:2And they think not in their hearts, That I remember all their wickedness. Now shall their doings encompass them; They are before my face.
1 Thessalonians 5:2for ye yourselves know full well, that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
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 →