Job 34:18

What does Job 34:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 34:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He who says to a king, You are an evil-doer; and to rulers, You are sinners;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Who hath said to a king--`Worthless,' Unto princes--`Wicked?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Who saith to the king: Thou art an apostate: who calleth rulers ungodly:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Shall one say to a king, Belial? to nobles, Wicked?

Context

v.17Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous and mighty?—

v.18This passage

v.19That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.

Cross references

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

  • Acts 23:5

    And Paul said, I knew not, brethren, that he was high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of thy people.

  • 1 Peter 2:17

    Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

  • Acts 23:3

    Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: and sittest thou to judge me according to the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?

  • Romans 13:7

    Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

  • Proverbs 17:26

    Also to punish the righteous is not good, Norto smite the noble fortheiruprightness.

  • Jude 1:8

    Yet in like manner these also in their dreamings defile the flesh, and set at nought dominion, and rail at dignities.

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