Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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 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 who shows no partiality to princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor, for they are all the work of his hands? Berean Standard Bible who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. King James 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible Who shows no partiality to the prominent, Nor regards the rich as above the poor, Since they are all the work of His hands? NASB 1995 Who shows no partiality to princes Nor regards the rich above the poor, For they all are the work of His hands? NASB 1977 Who shows no partiality to princes, Nor regards the rich above the poor, For they all are the work of His hands? Legacy Standard Bible Who shows no partiality to princes Nor recognizes the rich above the poor, For they all are the work of His hands? Amplified Bible “Who is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard the rich above the poor, For they all are the work of His hands. Christian Standard Bible God is not partial to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands. Holman Christian Standard Bible God is not partial to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all 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. Contemporary English Version And God created us all; he has no favorites, whether rich or poor. 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. Good News Translation He does not take the side of rulers nor favor the rich over the poor, for he created everyone. International Standard Version Who isn't partial to princes? Who doesn't give preference to the nobles over the poor? Nevertheless, all of them are his handiwork. Majority Standard Bible who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. NET Bible who shows no partiality to princes, and does not take note of the rich more than the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands? New Heart English Bible Who doesn't respect the persons of princes, nor regards 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 He doesn’t respect the persons of princes, nor respect the rich more than the poor, for they all are the work of his hands. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThat has not accepted the person of princes, "" Nor has known the rich before the poor, "" For all of them [are] a 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. Smith's Literal Translation Who accepted not the face of chiefs, and looked not upon the rich one before the poor: for his hand made all of them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho 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. Catholic Public Domain Version He does not accept the reputation of leaders; nor does he recognize the tyrant as he contends against the poor. For all are the work of his hands. New American Bible Who neither favors the person of princes, nor respects the rich more than the poor? For they are all the work of his hands; New Revised Standard Version who shows no partiality to nobles, nor regards the rich more than the poor, for they are all the work of his hands? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd not partial to princes, and does not discriminate against the poor (for they are all the work of his hands); Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who will not accept the faces of Princes and will not accept the faces of the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? For they all are the work of His hands. Brenton Septuagint Translation Such a one as would not reverence the face of an honourable man, neither knows how to give honour to the great, so as that their persons should be respected. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…18who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’ 19who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. 20They die in an instant, in the middle of the night. The people convulse and pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand.… Cross References Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. Romans 2:11 For God does not show favoritism. Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe. Galatians 2:6 But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me. James 2:1-4 My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. / Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. / If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,” ... Proverbs 22:2 The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all. Ephesians 6:9 And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him. Colossians 3:25 Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism. 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. 2 Chronicles 19:7 And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” Matthew 22:16 They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance. Luke 20:21 “Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Malachi 2:9 “So I in turn have made you despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not kept My ways, but have shown partiality in matters of the law.” Leviticus 19:15 You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Treasury of Scripture 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. accepteth Job 13:8 Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God? Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward: 2 Chronicles 19:7 Wherefore 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 gifts. princes Job 12:19,21 He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty… Psalm 2:2-4 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, … Ecclesiastes 5:8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. regardeth Job 36:19 Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength. Psalm 49:6,7 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; … James 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? they Job 31:15 Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb? Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. Proverbs 22:2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. Jump to Previous Accepted Accepteth Attention Favor Gives Hands Less Partiality Persons Poor Princes Regardeth Regards Respect Respecteth Rich Rulers Shows Wealth WorkJump to Next Accepted Accepteth Attention Favor Gives Hands Less Partiality Persons Poor Princes Regardeth Regards Respect Respecteth Rich Rulers Shows Wealth WorkJob 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 who is not partial to princes This phrase highlights God's impartiality, a theme consistent throughout Scripture. In the ancient Near Eastern context, rulers and princes often wielded significant power and influence, yet God does not show favoritism based on status or position. This aligns with Deuteronomy 10:17, which states that God shows no partiality nor takes a bribe. It underscores the biblical principle that all humans are equal before God, regardless of earthly rank. and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and righteousness. Elihu is the speaker in Job 34. 2. Job A righteous man who suffers greatly and seeks understanding of his suffering. The book of Job centers around his trials and dialogues with friends. 3. Princes and the Rich Representing those with power and wealth in society, often seen as having influence and privilege. 4. The Poor Those without wealth or power, often marginalized and overlooked in society. 5. God The Creator, who is just and impartial, treating all people equally as His creation. Teaching Points God's ImpartialityGod does not show favoritism based on social status, wealth, or power. This challenges us to reflect on our own biases and strive for impartiality in our interactions with others. Value of Every Individual Every person is the work of God's hands, deserving of respect and dignity. We are called to recognize the inherent worth of each individual, regardless of their societal position. Justice and Fairness As followers of Christ, we are to emulate God's justice by advocating for fairness and equality in our communities, ensuring that the poor and marginalized are not overlooked. Humility Before God Recognizing that all people are equal before God should lead us to humility, understanding that our worth is not determined by earthly status but by our relationship with Him. Reflection of God's Character Our actions and attitudes should reflect God's character, demonstrating love and fairness to all, as a testimony of our faith.Verse 19. - How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes! How much less becomingly is such language used of One so far above princes that he regards them as on a level with all other men, and pays them no special respect! Worldly rank is, of course, nothing with God. All mankind are his subjects and servants, whom he differentiates one from another solely by their moral and spiritual qualities. Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor. If earthly rank is of no account with God, much less is abundance of possessions. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus places his complete indifference in a strong light. For they all are the work of his hands. All classes of men, rich and poor, powerful and weak, are equally God's creatures, brought into the world by him, given by him their several stations, and regarded by him with favour or disfavour, according as they conduct themselves in their various occupations and employments. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew whoאֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that is not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no partial נָשָׂ֨א ׀ (nā·śā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take to princes שָׂרִ֗ים (śā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince and does not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no favor נִכַּר־ (nik·kar-) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5234: To regard, recognize rich שׁ֭וֹעַ (šō·w·a‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7771: A noble, liberal, opulent, a halloo over לִפְנֵי־ (lip̄·nê-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6440: The face poor? דָ֑ל (ḏāl) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 1800: Dangling, weak, thin For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they are all כֻּלָּֽם׃ (kul·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the work מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה (ma·‘ă·śêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property of His hands. יָדָ֣יו (yā·ḏāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Links Job 34:19 NIVJob 34:19 NLT Job 34:19 ESV Job 34:19 NASB Job 34:19 KJV Job 34:19 BibleApps.com Job 34:19 Biblia Paralela Job 34:19 Chinese Bible Job 34:19 French Bible Job 34:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:19 Who doesn't respect the persons of princes (Jb) |
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