Job 34:19
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New International Version (©1984)
who shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands?

New Living Translation (©2007)
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.

English Standard Version (©2001)
who shows no partiality to princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor, for they are all the work of his hands?

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Who shows no partiality to princes Nor regards the rich above the poor, For they all are the work of His hands?

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
The one who is righteous and mighty does not grant special favors to princes or prefer important people over poor people because his hands made them all.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
How much less to him that regards not the persons of princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

American King James Version
How much less to him that accepts not the persons of princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

American Standard Version
That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Who accepteth not the persons of princes : nor hath regarded the tyrant, when he contended against the poor man : for all are the work of his hands.

Darby Bible Translation
How then to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich man more than the poor? for they are all the work of his hands.

English Revised Version
How much less to him that respecteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
Who doesn't respect the persons of princes, nor respects the rich more than the poor; for they all are the work of his hands.

Young's Literal Translation
That hath not accepted the person of princes, Nor hath known the rich before the poor, For a work of His hands are all of them.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

How 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; Deuteronomy 16:19. The meaning here is, that God is entirely impartial in his administration, and treats all as they ought to be treated. He shows favor to no one on account of wealth, rank, talent, office, or joyous apparel, and he excludes no one from favor on account of poverty, ignorance, or a humble rank in life. This it seems was an admitted sentiment in the time of Elihu, and on the ground of the fact that it was indisputable, he strongly argues the impropriety of calling in question the equity of his administration in language such as that which Job had used.

For they all are the work of his hands - He regards them all as his creatures. No one has any special claim on him on account of rank, talent, or wealth. Every creature that he has made, high and low, rich and poor, bond and free, may expect that impartial justice will be done him, and that his external circumstances will not control or modify the divine determinations in regard to him, or the divine dealings toward him.


Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

That 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.


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes,.... And indeed God is not the respecter of the persons of any, no, not of the greatest men on earth, kings and princes, Acts 10:34; these are alike dealt with by him as others in the dispensations of his providence; nor do they escape the marks of his displeasure, wrath and vengeance, when they sin against him:

nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? by showing favour to them, or conniving at them,

for they are all the work of his hands; both the rich and the poor; not only as creatures made by him, but as rich men and poor men; it is God that makes men rich or poor, 1 Samuel 2:7; instances follow proving this, that God is no respecter of persons on account of outward circumstances.


Geneva Study Bible

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.


Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

19. (Ac 10:34; 2Ch 19:7; Pr 22:2; Job 31:15).


Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

34:16-30 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, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.


Acts 10:34 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism
Romans 2:11 For God does not show favoritism.
1 Corinthians 1:28 He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things--and the things that are not--to nullify the things that are,
Galatians 2:6 As for those who seemed to be important--whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not judge by external appearance--those men added nothing to my message.
Ephesians 6:9 And 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 3:25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
James 2:5 Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?
1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.
Leviticus 19:15 "'Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.
Deuteronomy 10:17 For 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 19:7 Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery."
Job 10:3 Does it please you to oppress me, to spurn the work of your hands, while you smile on the schemes of the wicked?
Job 12:21 He pours contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.
Job 13:10 He would surely rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.
Job 32:21 I will show partiality to no one, nor will I flatter any man;
Job 34:18 Is he not the One who says to kings, 'You are worthless,' and to nobles, 'You are wicked,'

Accepted Accepteth Attention Favor Gives Hands Less Partiality Persons Poor Princes Regardeth Regards Respect Respecteth Rich Rulers Shows Wealth Work


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.

accepteth 13:8 De 10:17 2Ch 19:7 Ac 10:34 Ro 2:11 Ga 2:6 Eph 6:9 Col 3:25 1Pe 1:17 Heb 12:28

princes 12:19,21 Ps 2:2-4 Ec 5:8 Isa 3:14

regardeth 36:19 Ps 49:6,7 Jas 2:5

they 31:15 Pr 14:31 22:2

Job Chapter 34 Verse 19

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