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 · 2000Himthat saith to a king, Thou art vile, Orto nobles, Ye arewicked;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Himthat saith to a king, Thou art vile, Orto nobles, Ye arewicked;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who says to a king, You are an evil-doer; and to rulers, You are sinners;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Who hath said to a king--`Worthless,' Unto princes--`Wicked?'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who saith to the king: Thou art an apostate: who calleth rulers ungodly:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Shall one say to a king, Belial? to nobles, Wicked?
Context
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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