Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Can someone who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One? New Living Translation Could God govern if he hated justice? Are you going to condemn the almighty judge? English Standard Version Shall one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty, Berean Standard Bible Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One, King James Bible Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? New King James Version Should one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn Him who is most just? New American Standard Bible “Shall one who hates justice rule? And will you condemn the righteous mighty One, NASB 1995 “Shall one who hates justice rule? And will you condemn the righteous mighty One, NASB 1977 “Shall one who hates justice rule? And will you condemn a righteous mighty one, Legacy Standard Bible Shall one who hates justice rule? And will you condemn the righteous mighty One, Amplified Bible “Shall one who hates justice [and is an enemy of right] govern? And will you condemn Him who is just and mighty? Christian Standard Bible Could one who hates justice govern the world? Will you condemn the mighty Righteous One, Holman Christian Standard Bible Could one who hates justice govern the world? Will you condemn the mighty Righteous One, American Standard Version Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous and mighty?— Contemporary English Version The mighty God is the one who brings about justice, and you are condemning him. English Revised Version Shall even one that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is just and mighty? GOD'S WORD® Translation Should anyone who hates justice be allowed to govern? Will you condemn the one who is righteous and mighty? Good News Translation Are you condemning the righteous God? Do you think that he hates justice? International Standard Version Can one who hates justice really govern? And if God is righteous and mighty, can you condemn him? Majority Standard Bible Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One, NET Bible Do you really think that one who hates justice can govern? And will you declare guilty the supremely righteous One, New Heart English Bible Shall even one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty?-- Webster's Bible Translation Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? World English Bible Should even one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIndeed, does one hating justice govern? Or do you condemn the Most Just? Young's Literal Translation Yea, doth one hating justice govern? Or the Most Just dost thou condemn? Smith's Literal Translation Also shall he hating judgment, rule? and if thou wilt condemn the just mighty one? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCan he be healed that loveth not judgment? and how dost thou so far condemn him that is just? Catholic Public Domain Version Is he that does not love judgment able to be corrected? And how can you so greatly condemn him who is just? New American Bible Can an enemy of justice be in control, will you condemn the supreme Just One, New Revised Standard Version Shall one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn one who is righteous and mighty, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who hates justice cannot be declared innocent, and he who is innocent will not be condemned justly; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Whoever hates judgment is unjust, and if one is innocent, he is not justly condemned OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Shall even one that hateth right govern? And wilt thou condemn Him that is just and mighty-- Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold then the one that hates iniquities, and that destroys the wicked, who is for ever just. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…16If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words. 17Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One, 18who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’… Cross References Psalm 11:7 For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face. Psalm 33:5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion. Psalm 37:28 For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. Psalm 45:7 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. Psalm 99:4 The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob. Psalm 119:137 Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. Isaiah 61:8 For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them. Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 12:1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? Romans 2:6-11 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ... Romans 3:5-6 But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms. / Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world? Romans 9:14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not! Romans 11:22 Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. 2 Thessalonians 1:6 After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, Treasury of Scripture Shall even he that hates right govern? and will you condemn him that is most just? even Genesis 18:25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? 2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. Romans 3:5-7 But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man) … govern. Job 1:22 In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. Job 40:8 Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous? 2 Samuel 19:21 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD'S anointed? Jump to Previous Condemn Evil Govern Hater Hates Hateth Hating Indeed Justice Mighty Right Righteous Rule Ruler Upright WiltJump to Next Condemn Evil Govern Hater Hates Hateth Hating Indeed Justice Mighty Right Righteous Rule Ruler Upright WiltJob 34 1. Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice10. God omnipotent cannot be unjust 31. Man must humble himself unto God 34. Elihu reproves Job Could one who hates justice govern? This phrase challenges the very nature of leadership and governance. The Hebrew root for "justice" is "מִשְׁפָּט" (mishpat), which encompasses not only legal decisions but also righteousness and fairness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, justice was a foundational principle for kingship and governance. A ruler who despises justice is inherently unfit to lead, as justice is the bedrock of societal stability and divine order. This rhetorical question implies that true governance is impossible without a commitment to justice, reflecting God's own nature as the ultimate just ruler. Will you condemn the just and mighty One? Him that is most just, is rather him that is just and mighty, i.e., not only just, but able also to execute justice because mighty. Verse 17. - Shall even he that hateth right govern? Is it conceivable that there can be at the head of the universe, its Ruler and Guide, One who hates justice? The appeal is to the instinctive feeling that in the one God perfect goodness and omnipotence are united. Its spirit is exactly that of Abraham's question, "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" (see Genesis 18:5). And wilt thou condemn him that is most just? rather, him that is both just and strong (see the Revised Version).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Couldהַאַ֬ף (ha·’ap̄) Conjunction Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though one who hates שׂוֹנֵ֣א (śō·w·nê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 8130: To hate justice מִשְׁפָּ֣ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style govern? יַחֲב֑וֹשׁ (ya·ḥă·ḇō·wōš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2280: To wrap firmly, to stop, to rule Will you condemn תַּרְשִֽׁיעַ׃ (tar·šî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7561: To be, wrong, to disturb, violate the just צַדִּ֖יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous and mighty One, כַּבִּ֣יר (kab·bîr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3524: Great, mighty, much Links Job 34:17 NIVJob 34:17 NLT Job 34:17 ESV Job 34:17 NASB Job 34:17 KJV Job 34:17 BibleApps.com Job 34:17 Biblia Paralela Job 34:17 Chinese Bible Job 34:17 French Bible Job 34:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:17 Shall even one who hates justice govern? 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