Job 34:30

that the godless man may not reign, that there be no one to ensnare the people.

World English Bible Catholic

In The King James Version

That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.

In Context

29When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? He is over a nation or a man alike,

31“For has any said to God, ‘I am guilty, but I will not offend any more.

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Cross References

2 Kings 21:9But they didn’t listen, and Manasseh seduced them to do that which is evil more than the nations did whom the LORD destroyed before the children of Israel.

Psalms 12:8The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men.

Ecclesiastes 9:18Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.

Hosea 13:11I have given you a king in my anger, and have taken him away in my wrath.

2 Thessalonians 2:4He opposes and exalts himself against all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, setting himself up as God.

Revelation 13:11I saw another beast coming up out of the earth. He had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like 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 →

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