Job 34:17

Shall, the very hater of right, control? Or, the just—the mighty one, wilt thou condemn?

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?

In Context

16If then [thou hast] understanding, hear this, Give thou ear to the teaching of my words:—

18Doth one say to a king, Abandoned one! Or, Lawless one! unto nobles?

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Cross References

2 Samuel 19:21Then responded Abishai, son of Zeruiah, and said, For this, shall not Shimei be put to death, for that he cursed the Anointed of Yahweh?

Job 1:22In all this, Job sinned not, nor imputed folly unto God.

Romans 3:5But, if, our unrighteousness, commendeth, God’s righteousness, what shall we say? Surely, not unrighteous, is God who visiteth with his anger? After the manner of men, I am speaking,—

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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