Job 34:19

He doesn’t respect the persons of princes, nor respect the rich more than the poor, for they all are the work of his hands.

World English Bible

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

18who says to a king, ‘Vile!’ or to nobles, ‘Wicked!’?

20In a moment they die, even at midnight. The people are shaken and pass away. The mighty are taken away without a hand.

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Cross References

Exodus 30:15The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less, than the half shekel, when they give the offering of the LORD, to make atonement for your souls.

Deuteronomy 10:17For the LORD your God, he is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, the mighty, and the awesome, who doesn’t respect persons or take bribes.

Job 10:3Is it good to you that you should oppress, that you should despise the work of your hands, and smile on the counsel of the wicked?

Job 12:21He pours contempt on princes, and loosens the belt of the strong.

Job 31:15Didn’t he who made me in the womb make him? Didn’t one fashion us in the womb?

Psalms 2:2The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his Anointed, saying,

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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