Job 34:24
He shattereth mighty ones unsearchably, and setteth up others in their stead:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
In Context
23For, unto no man, doth he appoint a repetition,—in going unto GOD in judgment;
25Therefore, he observeth their works,—and overturneth [them] in a night, and they are crushed;
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:28And Samuel said unto him, Yahweh hath rent the kingdom of Israel from off thee, to-day,—and will give it unto a neighbour of thine, who is better than thou.
1 Kings 14:14Therefore will Yahweh raise up for himself a king over Israel, who will cut off the house of Jeroboam, this day, but why, even now?
Job 19:2How long will ye grieve my soul? or crush me with words?
Psalms 72:4May he, Vindicate the oppressed of the people, Bring deliverance to the children of the needy, and, Crush the oppressor.
Psalms 113:7That raiseth, out of the dust, the poor, From the dunghill, uplifteth the needy;
Daniel 2:21And, he, changeth times and seasons, removeth kings, and setteth up kings,—giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them who are skilled in understanding:
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 →