Job 34:29

When he giveth rest, who can cause trouble? And when he hideth his face, Who can behold him?

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In The King James Version

When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:

In Context

28And caused the cry of the poor to come before him; For he heareth the cry of the oppressed.

30So is it with nations and individuals alike! That the wicked may no more rule, And may not be snares to the people.

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Cross References

Job 23:8But, behold, I go eastward, and he is not there; And westward, but I cannot perceive him;

Job 23:13But he is of one mind, and who can turn him? And what he desireth, that he doeth.

Psalms 13:1“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” How long, O LORD! wilt thou forget me for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

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 →

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