Job 34:24
He breaketh the mighty — no searching! And He appointeth others in their stead.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead.
In Context
23For He doth not suffer man any more, To go unto God in judgment,
25Therefore He knoweth their works, And He hath overturned by night, And they are bruised.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:28And Samuel saith unto him, 'Jehovah hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee to-day, and given it to thy neighbour who is better than thou;
1 Kings 14:14'And Jehovah hath raised up for Him a king over Israel who cutteth off the house of Jeroboam this day — and what? — even now!
Job 19:2Till when do ye afflict my soul, And bruise me with words?
Psalms 72:4He judgeth the poor of the people, Giveth deliverance to the sons of the needy, And bruiseth the oppressor.
Psalms 113:7He is raising up from the dust the poor, From a dunghill He exalteth the needy.
Daniel 2:21And He is changing times and seasons, He is causing kings to pass away, and He is raising up kings; He is giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those possessing 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 →