Job 34:17

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 34:17

BSB
Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,
AKJV
Shall even he that hates right govern? and will you condemn him that is most just?
CPDV
Is he that does not love judgment able to be corrected? And how can you so greatly condemn him who is just?
ERV
Shall even one that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is just and mighty?
NHEB
Shall even one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty?-
SMT
Also shall he hating judgment, rule? and if thou wilt condemn the just mighty one?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 34:17

ShallevenhethathatethH8130VerbrightH4941Noun MasculinegovernH2280VerbandwiltthoucondemnH7561VerbhimthatismostH3524AdjectivejustH6662Adjective

Commentary for Job 34:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 34:17
Summary
Can someone hostile to justice govern rightly
Event
Rhetorical question about governance
Estimated Time Period
Patriarchal period
Category
Teaching