Job 34:17

Job chapter 34 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous and mighty?—

King James Version · 1611

Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?

American Standard Version · 1901

Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous and mighty?—

v.16If nowthou hastunderstanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.

v.17This passage

v.18Himthat saith to a king, Thou art vile, Orto nobles, Ye arewicked;

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

2 Samuel 19:21
But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed Jehovah’s anointed?
Job 1:22
In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Romans 9:14
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
Genesis 18:25
That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, that so the righteous should be as the wicked; that be far from thee: shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Romans 3:5
But if our unrighteousness commendeth the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who visiteth with wrath? (I speak after the manner of men.)
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God,