Job 34:27
because they turned away from following him, and wouldn’t pay attention to any of his ways,
World English Bible Catholic
In The King James Version
Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
In Context
26He strikes them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
28so that they caused the cry of the poor to come to him. He heard the cry of the afflicted.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:11“It grieves me that I have set up Saul to be king, for he has turned back from following me, and has not performed my commandments.” Samuel was angry; and he cried to the LORD all night.
Psalms 28:5Because they don’t respect the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he will break them down and not build them up.
Psalms 125:5But as for those who turn away to their crooked ways, the LORD will lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be on Israel.
Proverbs 15:10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
Isaiah 1:28But the destruction of transgressors and sinners shall be together, and those who forsake the LORD shall be consumed.
Jeremiah 2:17“Haven’t you brought this on yourself, in that you have forsaken the LORD your God, when he led you by 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 →