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The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:18

Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? Would any subject of an earthly king deem it fitting to accuse his sovereign of wicked and unjust conduct? Would he even tax those who stood next to the king—the princes and great officers of the court—with ungodliness? If a sense of what is becoming and seemly would restrain a man from the use of language of this sort towards his earthly ruler, can it be right that he should allow himself in such liberty or speech... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:19

How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes! How much less becomingly is such language used of One so far above princes that he regards them as on a level with all other men, and pays them no special respect! Worldly rank is, of course, nothing with God. All mankind are his subjects and servants, whom he differentiates one from another solely by their moral and spiritual qualities. Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor . If earthly rank is of no account with God,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:20

In a moment shall they die . All lie under the same law of death— " Pallida Mors aequo pulsat pede pauperum tabernas Regumque turres ." (Horace,'Od.,' 1.4, 11. 13, 14.) "In a moment," whenever God wills, they pass from life and disappear, the rich equally with the needy, the powerful prince as much as the outcast and the beggar. And the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away. (comp. Exodus 12:29 ; 2 Kings 19:35 ). Such sudden catastrophes are infrequent; but it... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 34:18

Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? - The argument here is this: “There would be gross impropriety in arraigning the conduct of an earthly monarch, and using language severely condemning what he does. Respect is due to those of elevated rank. Their plans are often concealed. It is difficult to judge of them until they are fully developed. To condemn those plans, and to use the language of complaint, would not be tolerated, and would be grossly improper. How much more so when that... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 34:19

How much less to him that accepteth not the person of princes - To accept the person of anyone is to treat him with special favor on account of his rank, his wealth, or from favoritism and partiality. This God often disclaims in respect to himself; (compare Galatians 2:6; Acts 10:34; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Romans 2:11; Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 3:25), and solemnly forbids it in others; see James 2:1, James 2:3,James 2:9; Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 1:17; Deuteronomy 16:19. The meaning here is,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 34:20

In a moment shall they die - That is, the rich and the great. They pass suddenly off the stage of action. They have no power to compel God to favor them, and they have no permanency of existence here which can constitute a claim on his special favor. Soon they will lie undistinguished in the dust. All are in his hand; and when he wills it, they must lie down in the dust together. He exempts none from death; spares none on account of beauty, rank, wealth, talent, or learning, but consigns all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 34:18-19

Job 34:18-19. Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? Hebrew, Belial, or a son of Belial. Though a king may be wicked, yet his subjects neither may nor dare call him so, Exodus 22:28. And therefore if any evil thought did arise in thee, thou oughtest to have been afraid to utter it, and bring forth such unworthy expressions against God. That accepteth not the persons of any Who respecteth not the greatest princes, so as to do any unjust thing to gain their favour, or avoid their... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 34:20-21

Job 34:20-21. In a moment shall they die Whensoever God doth but give the word, and send his summons for them. The rich and the prince, no less than the poor, must submit to the law of death, which God hath imposed upon all men without exception. And the people shall be troubled Hebrew, יגעשׁו , jegognashu, concutientur, tremiscent, shall be shaken, shall tremble, at the approach of death, or through the calamities which God will bring upon them. Whole nations, or people, are no... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 34:1-37

The justice of God (34:1-35:16)When Job does not reply to Elihu’s challenge, Elihu turns to the onlookers and repeats some of Job’s rash statements about the injustice of God (34:1-6). Let them judge for themselves. Surely such words prove Job’s wickedness (7-9).God is not unjust, says Elihu, and no one can tell him what to do. He is the governor of the universe (10-13). He is the source of all life and, if he wished, he could bring all life to an end (14-15). God governs perfectly and shows no... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 34:18

wicked = Belial. princes = nobles. ungodly. Hebrew. rasha' . App-44 . Compare Job 34:8 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 34:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 34:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 34:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 34:18-19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 34:20-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 34:1-37

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 34:18

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