Job 34:10-19 NASB

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 34:18

Is it fit to say to a king, thou art wicked ?.... Not even to a bad king; for though he may be reproved for his sins, yet not by any or everyone, but by a fit and proper person: and generally speaking, if not always, the Scriptural instances of reproving such kings are of men that were prophets, and sent in the name of the Lord to do it; and when done by them, was done with decency: and much less should this be said to a good king; as to say to him, Belial, the word here used; or thou... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 34:19

How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes ,.... And indeed God is not the respecter of the persons of any, no, not of the greatest men on earth, kings and princes, Acts 10:34 ; these are alike dealt with by him as others in the dispensations of his providence; nor do they escape the marks of his displeasure, wrath and vengeance, when they sin against him: nor regardeth the rich more than the poor ? by showing favour to them, or conniving at them, for they are... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:10

Far be it from God - Rather, Wickedness, far be that from God; and from iniquity, the Almighty. The sense is sufficiently evident without the paraphrase in our version. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:11

For the work of a man shall he render - God ever will do justice; the righteous shall never be forsaken, nor shall the wicked ultimately prosper. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:13

Who hath given him a charge - Who is it that governs the world? Is it not God? Who disposes of all things in it? Is it not the Almighty, by his just and merciful providence? The government of the world shows the care, the justice, and the mercy of God. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:14

If he set his heart upon man - I think this and the following verse should be read thus: - "If he set his heart upon man, he will gather his soul and breath to himself; for all flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust." On whomsoever God sets his heart, that is, his love, though his body shall perish and turn to dust, like the rest of men, yet his soul will God gather to himself. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:17

Shall - he that hateth right govern? - Or, Shall he who hateth judgment, lie under obligation? It is preposterous to suppose that he who lives by no rule, should impose rules upon others. God, who is the fountain of all justice and righteousness, binds man by his laws; and wilt thou, therefore, pretend to condemn him who is the sum of righteousness? read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:18

Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? - The sentence is very short, and is thus translated by the Vulgate : Qui dicit regi, Apostata? Qui vocat duces impios ? "Who says to a king, Apostate? Who calls leaders impious?" Literally, Who calls a king Belial? Who calls princes wicked? Civil governors should be treated with respect; no man should speak evil of the ruler of the people. This should never be permitted. Even where the man cannot be respected, because his moral conduct is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:19

That accepteth not - If it be utterly improper to speak against a king or civil governor, how much more so to speak disrespectfully of God, who is not influenced by human caprices or considerations, and who regards the rich and the poor alike, being equally his creatures, and equally dependent on his providence and mercy for their support and salvation. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:1-37

In this chapter Elihu turns from Job to those whom he addresses as "wise men" (verse 2), or "men of understanding" (verse 10). Whether these are Job's three special friends, or others among the company which had perhaps gathered to hear the debate, is uncertain. He makes the subject of his address to them Job's conduct—scarcely a polite thing to do in Job's presence. Job, he says, has scorned God and charged him with injustice (verses 5-9). He will vindicate him. This he proceeds to do in... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 34:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 34:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:1-37

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