Job 34:18

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

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?

In Context

17Shall, the very hater of right, control? Or, the just—the mighty one, wilt thou condemn?

19For he hath shewn no respect of persons unto princes, neither hath he recognised the rich rather than the poor? For, the work of his hands, are they all.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:28God, shalt thou not revile,—and a prince among thy people, shalt thou not curse.

Acts 23:3Then, Paul, unto him, said—God is about to be smiting thee, thou whited wall! Dost, thou, then sit to judge me according to the law, and, unlawfully, orderest me to be smitten?

Romans 13:7Render unto all their dues,—unto whom tribute, tribute, unto whom tax, tax, unto whom fear, fear, unto whom honour, honour.

2 Peter 2:10Most of all, however, them who go their way, after the flesh, with a coveting of defilement, and who despise, lordship,—daring! willful! before dignitaries, they tremble not, defaming,

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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