Job 34:18 · KJV
“{Is it fit} to say to a king, {Thou art} wicked? {and} to princes, {Ye are} ungodly?”
— Job 34:18
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? {govern: Heb. bind?}
{How 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.
Job 34 — Context
If now {thou hast} understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? {govern: Heb. bind?}
18{Is it fit} to say to a king, {Thou art} wicked? {and} to princes, {Ye are} ungodly?
19{How 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.
20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand. {the mighty...: Heb. they shall take away the mighty}
Cross References
Exodus 22:28
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. {gods: or, judges}
Romans 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute {is due}; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Proverbs 17:26
Also to punish the just {is} not good, {nor} to strike princes for equity.
Jude 1:8
Likewise also these {filthy} dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
Acts 23:5
Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.
Acts 23:3
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, {thou} whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
2 Peter 2:10
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous {are they}, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. {government: or, dominion}
1 Peter 2:17
Honour all {men}. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. {Honour all: or, Esteem all}