Job 34:17 “Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and migh…”

Job 34:17

Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Shal he that hateth iudgement, gouerne? and wilt thou iudge him wicked that is most iust?

Darby Translation

Should he that hateth right indeed govern? and wilt thou condemn the All-just?

Young's Literal Translation

Yea, doth one hating justice govern? Or the Most Just dost thou condemn?

Bible in Basic English

How may a hater of right be a ruler? and will you say that the upright Ruler of all is evil?

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Cross references

“even”

Genesis 18:25 2 Samuel 23:3 Romans 3:5–7

Genesis 18:25 · BSB

Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”

2 Samuel 23:3 · BSB

The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,

Romans 3:5–7 · BSB

But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms.

“wilt”

Job 40:8 Romans 9:14 Job 1:22 2 Samuel 19:21

Job 40:8 · BSB

Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself?

Romans 9:14 · BSB

What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!

Job 1:22 · BSB

In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.

2 Samuel 19:21 · BSB

But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words.

18who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’

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