Christian Standard Bible
Job 34:21
21For his eyes watch over a man’s ways, and he observes all his steps.
Job 34:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
- New International Version (NIV)“His eyes are on the ways of mortals; he sees their every step.
- English Standard Version (ESV)"For his eyes are on the ways of a man, and he sees all his steps.
- New King James Version (NKJV)“For His eyes are on the ways of man, And He sees all his steps.
Context of Job 34:21
19God is not partial to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands. 20They die suddenly in the middle of the night; people shudder, then pass away. Even the mighty are removed without effort. For his eyes watch over a man’s ways, and he observes all his steps. 22There is no darkness, no deep darkness, where evildoers can hide. 23God does not need to examine a person further, that one should approach him in court.
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כִּי־עֵ֭ינָיו עַל־דַּרְכֵי־אִ֑ישׁ וְֽכָל־צְעָדָ֥יו יִרְאֶֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Job 34:21
- Job 31:4Does he not see my ways and number all my steps?
- Genesis 16:13So she named the Lord who spoke to her: “You are El-roi,” for she said, “In this place, have I actually seen the one who sees me?”
- 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.”
- Psalms 34:15The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry for help.
- Psalms 139:23Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
- Proverbs 5:21For a man’s ways are before the Lord’s eyes, and he considers all his paths.
- Proverbs 15:3The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good.
- Jeremiah 16:17for my gaze takes in all their ways. They are not concealed from me, and their iniquity is not hidden from my sight.
- Jeremiah 17:10I, the Lord, examine the mind, I test the heart to give to each according to his way, according to what his actions deserve.
- Jeremiah 32:19the one great in counsel and powerful in action. Your eyes are on all the ways of the children of men in order to reward each person according to his ways and as the result of his actions.
- Amos 9:8Look, the eyes of the Lord God are on the sinful kingdom, and I will obliterate it from the face of the earth. However, I will not totally destroy the house of Jacob — this is the Lord’s declaration —
Commentaries on Job 34:21
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21For his eyes are upon the ways of man - None can escape from his notice; compare Psalm 139:2-3.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-30Verses 16-30 Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God's proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. God's omniscience and omnipotence enable Him to execute immediate justice. He needs not to be long on the "watch," as Job thought (Job 7:12; 2Ch 16:9; Jr 32:19).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Job 34
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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