Job 34:30
So is it with nations and individuals alike! That the wicked may no more rule, And may not be snares to the people.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
In Context
29When he giveth rest, who can cause trouble? And when he hideth his face, Who can behold him?
31Surely thou shouldst say unto God, “I have received chastisement; I will no more offend;
Cross References
Psalms 12:8The wicked walk on every side, When the vilest of men are exalted.
Ecclesiastes 9:18Wisdom is better than weapons of war. But one offender destroyeth much good.
Hosea 13:11I gave thee a king in mine anger, And I have taken him away in my wrath;
2 Thessalonians 2:4he that opposeth and exalteth himself above every one that is called God, or worthy of worship, so that he sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself to be God.
Revelation 13:11And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spoke as a dragon.
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 →