Job 34:19

Job 34:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)who shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands?
• English Standard Version (ESV)who shows no partiality to princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor, for they are all the work of his hands?
• New King James Version (NKJV)Yet He is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard the rich more than the poor; For they are all the work of His hands.

Context of Job 34:19

17Shall one who hates justice rule? And will you condemn the righteous mighty One, 18Who says to a king, ‘You worthless one,’ To nobles, ‘You wicked one’; Who shows no partiality to the prominent, Nor regards the rich as above the poor, Since they are all the work of His hands? 20In a moment they die, and at midnight People are shaken and pass away, And the powerful are taken away without a hand. 21“For His eyes are upon the ways of a person, And He sees all his steps.

Job 34:19 word by word

אֲשֶׁ֤ר לֹֽא־נָשָׂ֨א׀ פְּנֵ֥י שָׂרִ֗ים וְלֹ֣א נִכַּר־שׁ֭וֹעַ לִפְנֵי־דָ֑ל כִּֽי־מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה יָדָ֣יו כֻּלָּֽם׃Read the interlinear

• Whoאֲשֶׁר'ăsher · whichH834
• showsנָשָׂאnâώâ' nâsâh · to lift: raiseH5375
• noלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• partialityפָּנֶהpânîym · face: kindnessH6440
• to the prominentשַׂרώar · rulerH8269
• regardsנָכַרnâkar · to recognizeH5234
• the richשׁוֹעַshôa‛ · richH7771
• as aboveפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• Sinceכִּיkîy · forH3588
• they are allכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605
• workמַעֲשֶׂהma‛ăώeh · deed: workH4639
• of His handsיָדyâd · handH3027

Cross-references for Job 34:19

• Job 13:8Will you show partiality for Him? Will you contend for God?
• Deuteronomy 10:17For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who does not show partiality, nor take a bribe.
• 2 Chronicles 19:7Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you; be careful about what you do, for the Lord our God will have no part in injustice or partiality, or in the taking of a bribe.”
• Acts 10:34Opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality,
• Romans 2:11For there is no partiality with God.
• Galatians 2:6But from those who were of considerable repute (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no favoritism)--well, those who were of repute contributed nothing to me.
• Ephesians 6:9And masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.
• Colossians 3:25For the one who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.
• 1 Peter 1:17If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;
• Hebrews 12:28Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let’s show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;
• Job 12:19He makes priests walk barefoot, And overthrows the secure ones.
• Psalms 2:2The kings of the earth take their stand And the rulers conspire together Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,
• Ecclesiastes 5:8If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the sight; for one official watches over another official, and there are higher officials over them.
• Isaiah 3:14The Lord enters into judgment with the elders and leaders of His people, “It is you who have devoured the vineyard; The goods stolen from the poor are in your houses.
• Job 36:19Will your cry for help keep you from distress, Or all the exertions of your strength?
• Psalms 49:6Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the abundance of their riches?

Commentaries on Job 34:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19That accepteth not - If it be utterly improper to speak against a king or civil governor, how much more so to speak disrespectfully of God, who is not influenced by human caprices or considerations, and who regards the rich and the poor alike, being equally his creatures, and equally dependent on his providence and mercy for their support and salvation.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19How much less to him that accepteth not the person of princes - To accept the person of anyone is to treat him with special favor on account of his rank, his wealth, or from favoritism and partiality. This God often disclaims in respect to himself; (compare Galatians 2:6; Acts 10:34; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Romans 2:11; Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 3:25), and solemnly forbids it in others; see James 2:1, James 2:3, James 2:9; Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 1:17…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
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19who is not partial to princes: God's justice is not partial (Acts 10:34; Romans 2:11; Galatians 2:6; Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 3:25; 1 Peter 1:17).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. (Ac 10:34; 2Ch 19:7; Pr 22:2; Job 31:15).Read the comment

Topics related to Job 34:19

• Blasphemy
• God
• God Continued...
• Infidelity
• Poor
• Respect of Persons

In the dictionaries

• Chastisement
• Choose
• Dust
• Elihu
• Fit
• Prince

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