Job 34:18
Is it fit to say to a king, You are wicked? and to princes, All of you are ungodly?
Updated King James Version
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 even he that hates right govern? and will you condemn him that is most just?
Cross References
Exodus 22:28You shall not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of your people.
Acts 23:3Then said Paul unto him, God shall strike you, you whitewashed wall: for sit you to judge me after the law, and command me to be smitten contrary to the law?
Romans 13:7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
2 Peter 2:10But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Arrogant are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
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 →