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 even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? 18Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? 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. 20In a moment they shall die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand. 21For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.

Job 34:19 word by word

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

• acceptethנָשָׂאnâώâ' nâsâh · to lift: kindnessH5375
• personsפָּנֶהpânîym · face: kindnessH6440
• princesשַׂרώar · rulerH8269
• regardethנָכַרnâkar · to recognizeH5234
• richשׁוֹעַshôa‛ · richH7771
• thanפָּנֶהpânîym · face: beforeH6440
• poorדַּלdal · poorH1800
• workמַעֲשֶׂהma‛ăώeh · deed: workH4639
• handsיָדyâd · handH3027

Cross-references for Job 34:19

• Job 13:8Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?
• Deuteronomy 10:17For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, who regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
• 2 Chronicles 19:7Therefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it : for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.
• Acts 10:34Then Peter openedhismouth, and said, In truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
• Romans 2:11For there is no respect of persons with God.
• Galatians 2:6But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:
• Ephesians 6:9And, ye masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
• Colossians 3:25But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
• 1 Peter 1:17And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
• Hebrews 12:28Therefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
• Job 12:19He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.
• Psalms 2:2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
• Ecclesiastes 5:8If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, wonder not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there are higher than they.
• Isaiah 3:14The LORD will enter into judgment with the elders of his people, and with their princes: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses.
• Job 36:19Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
• Psalms 49:6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude 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