29 And when he giveth quietness, who can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who can behold him, whether it be upon nations, or upon a man only?

30 Because the [a]hypocrite doth reign, and because the people are snared.

31 Surely it appertaineth unto God [b]to say, I have pardoned, I will not destroy.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 34:30 When tyrants sit in the throne of justice which under pretence of executing justice are but hypocrites and oppress the people, it is a sign that God hath drawn back his countenance of favor from that place.
  2. Job 34:31 Only it belongeth to God to moderate his corrections, and not unto man.

29 But if he remains silent,(A) who can condemn him?(B)
    If he hides his face,(C) who can see him?
Yet he is over individual and nation alike,(D)
30     to keep the godless(E) from ruling,(F)
    from laying snares for the people.(G)

31 “Suppose someone says to God,
    ‘I am guilty(H) but will offend no more.

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