Job 34:30
That impious men may not reign, nor be ensnarers of the people.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
In Context
31For, unto GOD, hath one [ever] said—I have borne punishment, I will not be perverse;
Cross References
2 Kings 21:9But they hearkened not,—and Manasseh led them astray to do the thing that was wicked, more than the nations which Yahweh destroyed from before the sons of Israel.
Psalms 12:8On every side, the lawless, march about,—when worthlessness is exalted by the sons of men.
Ecclesiastes 9:18Better is wisdom, than weapons of war,—but, one sinner, may destroy much good.
Hosea 13:11I might give thee a king in mine anger, and take him away in my wrath.
2 Thessalonians 2:4The one who opposeth and exalteth himself on high against every one called God, or an object of worship; so that he, within the sanctuary of God, shall take his seat, showeth himself forth, that he is, God:—
Revelation 13:11And I saw another wild-beast, coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns, like unto a lamb, and began speaking as a dragon.
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 →