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Job 34:17

World English Bible

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

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Job 34:17 in other translations

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

Job 34:17 · American Standard Version

Job 34:17 in context

  1. 15all flesh would perish together,
    and man would turn again to dust.
  2. 16“If now you have understanding, hear this.
    Listen to the voice of my words.
  3. 17Should even one who hates justice govern?
    Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty?—
  4. 18Who says to a king, ‘Vile!’
    or to nobles, ‘Wicked!’?
  5. 19He doesn’t respect the persons of princes,
    nor respect the rich more than the poor;
    for they all are the work of his hands.