"When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth {his} face, who then can behold him? whether {it…" — Job 34:29

Job 34:29 · KJV

“When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth {his} face, who then can behold him? whether {it be done} against a nation, or against a man only:”

— Job 34:29

Verse 28

So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.

Verse 30

That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.

Job 34 — Context

Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways: {him: Heb. after him}

So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.

When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth {his} face, who then can behold him? whether {it be done} against a nation, or against a man only:

That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.

Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne {chastisement}, I will not offend {any more}:

Cross References

Job 23:13

But he {is} in one {mind}, and who can turn him? and {what} his soul desireth, even {that} he doeth.

Romans 8:31-34

What shall we then say to these things? If God {be} for us, who {can be} against us?

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Psalms 27:9

Hide not thy face {far} from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep {him} in perfect peace, {whose} mind {is} stayed {on thee}: because he trusteth in thee. {perfect...: Heb. peace, peace} {mind: or, thought, or, imagination}

Psalms 30:7

LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, {and} I was troubled. {made...: Heb. settled strength for my mountain}

Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 32:17

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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