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Job 34:17

American Standard Version

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

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Job 34:17 in other translations

Should even one who hates justice govern?
Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty?—

Job 34:17 · World English Bible

Job 34:17 in context

  1. 15All flesh shall perish together, And man shall turn again unto dust.
  2. 16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.
  3. 17Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous and mighty?—
  4. 18Him that saith to a king, Thou art vile, Or to nobles, Ye are wicked;
  5. 19That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.