Job 34:27
Forasmuch, as they turned from following him, and, none of his ways, did they teach;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
In Context
26In the place of lawless men, hath he chastised them, in presence of beholders.
28Causing to reach him the outcry of the poor, Yea, the outcry of the oppressed, he heareth.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:11I am grieved that I made Saul to be king, for he hath turned back from following me, and, my words, hath he not established. And it was vexing to Samuel, so that he made outcry unto Yahweh, all the night.
Psalms 28:5Because they heed not The Deeds of Yahweh, or the Work of his hands, he will pull them down, and not build them.
Psalms 125:5As for them who turn aside unto their crooked ways, Yahweh, will lead them forth, with the workers of iniquity, Prosperity on Israel!
Proverbs 15:10There is, grievous correction, for him that forsaketh the right path, He that hateth rebuke, shall die.
Isaiah 1:28And the downfall of transgressors and sinners, shall be, together,—And, they who forsake Yahweh, shall be brought to an end;
Jeremiah 2:17Is not this what thou wast certain to do for thyself,—in that thou didst forsake Yahweh thy God, when he was leading thee by the way?
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 →