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

17Do you really think that one who hates justice can govern? And will you declare guilty the supremely righteous One, 18who says to a king, ‘Worthless man’ and to nobles, ‘Wicked men,’ who shows no partiality to princes, and does not take note of the rich more than the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands? 20In a moment they die, in the middle of the night, people are shaken and they pass away. The mighty are removed effortlessly. 21For his eyes are on the ways of an individual, he observes all a person’s steps.

Job 34:19 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• that acceptethנָשָׂאnâώâ' nâsâh · to lift: kindnessH5375
• not the personsפָּנֶהpânîym · face: kindnessH6440
• of princesשַׂרώar · rulerH8269
• nor regardethנָכַרnâkar · to recognizeH5234
• the richשׁוֹעַshôa‛ · richH7771
• more thanפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• the poorדַּלdal · poorH1800
• the workמַעֲשֶׂהma‛ăώeh · deed: workH4639
• of his handsיָדyâd · handH3027

Cross-references for Job 34:19

• Job 13:8Will you show him partiality? Will you argue the case for God?
• Deuteronomy 10:17For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God who is unbiased and takes no bribe,
• 2 Chronicles 19:7Respect the Lord and make careful decisions, for the Lord our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery.”
• Acts 10:34Then Peter started speaking: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism in dealing with people,
• Romans 2:11For there is no partiality with God.
• Galatians 2:6But from those who were influential (whatever they were makes no difference to me; God shows no favoritism between people) – those influential leaders added nothing to my message.
• Ephesians 6:9Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
• Colossians 3:25For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.
• 1 Peter 1:17And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.
• Hebrews 12:28So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.
• Job 12:19He leads priests away stripped and overthrows the potentates.
• Psalms 2:2The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.
• Ecclesiastes 5:8If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!
• Isaiah 3:14The Lord comes to pronounce judgment on the leaders of his people and their officials. He says, “It is you who have ruined the vineyard! You have stashed in your houses what you have stolen from the poor.
• Job 36:19Would your wealth sustain you, so that you would not be in distress, even all your mighty efforts?
• Psalms 49:6They trust in their wealth and boast in their great 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