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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)He doesn’t care how great a person may be, and he pays no more attention to the rich than to the poor. He made them all.

Context of Job 34:19

17Can someone who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One? 18Is he not the One who says to kings, ‘You are worthless,’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’ who shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands? 20They die in an instant, in the middle of the night; the people are shaken and they pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand. 21“His eyes are on the ways of mortals; he sees their every step.

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 God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.
• 2 Chronicles 19:7Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
• Acts 10:34Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism
• Romans 2:11For God does not show favoritism.
• Galatians 2:6As for those who were held in high esteem—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—they added nothing to my message.
• Ephesians 6:9And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
• Colossians 3:25Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.
• 1 Peter 1:17Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.
• Hebrews 12:28Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,
• Job 12:19He leads priests away stripped and overthrows officials long established.
• Psalms 2:2The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
• Ecclesiastes 5:8If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.
• Isaiah 3:14The Lord enters into judgment against the elders and leaders of his people: “It is you who have ruined my vineyard; the plunder from the poor is in your houses.
• Job 36:19Would your wealth or even all your mighty efforts sustain you so you would not be in distress?
• Psalms 49:6those who trust in their wealth and boast of 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