Job 34:19
What does Job 34:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 34:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.
KJV
King James Version · 1611How 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who has no respect for rulers, and who gives no more attention to those who have wealth than to the poor, for they are all the work of his hands.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862That hath not accepted the person of princes, Nor hath known the rich before the poor, For a work of His hands <FI>are<Fi> all of them.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who accepteth not the persons of princes: nor hath regarded the tyrant, when he contended against the poor man: for all are the work of his hands.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890[How then to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich man more than the poor? for they are all the work of his hands.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Hebrews 12:28
Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe:
- James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
- Ecclesiastes 5:8
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for one higher than the high regardeth; and there are higher than they.
- Job 13:8
Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God?
- Acts 10:34
And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
- Proverbs 22:2
The rich and the poor meet together: Jehovah is the maker of them all.
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