Job 34:16-18
International Standard Version
God’s Rule is Just
16 If you have[a] understanding, listen to this!
Pay attention to what I have to say:
17 Can one who hates justice really govern?
And if God[b] is righteous and mighty, can you condemn him?[c]
18 Can one say to a king, ‘You’re vile!’
or to nobles, ‘You’re wicked!’?
Job 34:16-18
New King James Version
16 “If you have understanding, hear this;
Listen to the sound of my words:
17 (A)Should one who hates justice govern?
Will you (B)condemn Him who is most just?
18 (C)Is it fitting to say to a king, ‘You are worthless,’
And to nobles, ‘You are wicked’?
Job 34:16-18
English Standard Version
16 “If you have understanding, hear this;
listen to what I say.
17 (A)Shall one who hates justice govern?
Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty,
18 who (B)says to a king, ‘Worthless one,’
and to nobles, ‘Wicked man,’
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