Job 34:27
Because they turned away from him, And had no regard to his ways,
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
In Context
26On account of their wickedness he smiteth them, In the presence of many beholders;
28And caused the cry of the poor to come before him; For he heareth the cry of the oppressed.
Cross References
Psalms 28:5For they regard not the doings of the LORD, nor the work of his hands; Therefore will he destroy them, and not again build them up.
Psalms 125:5But such as turn aside to their crooked ways,-May the LORD destroy them with the evil-doers! Peace be to Israel!
Proverbs 15:10Sore chastisement shall be to him that forsaketh the way; He that hateth reproof shall die.
Isaiah 1:28But destruction shall fall at once on the rebels and sinners; Yea, they that forsake Jehovah shall be consumed.
Jeremiah 2:17Hath not this come upon thee, Because thou didst forsake Jehovah thy God, When he would have led thee in the way?
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 →