Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to keep the godless from ruling, from laying snares for the people. New Living Translation He prevents the godless from ruling so they cannot be a snare to the people. English Standard Version that a godless man should not reign, that he should not ensnare the people. Berean Standard Bible that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people. King James Bible That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared. New King James Version That the hypocrite should not reign, Lest the people be ensnared. New American Standard Bible “So that godless people would not rule, Nor be snares for the people. NASB 1995 So that godless men would not rule Nor be snares of the people. NASB 1977 So that godless men should not rule, Nor be snares of the people. Legacy Standard Bible So that godless men would not rule Nor be snares of the people. Amplified Bible “So that godless men would not rule Nor be snares for the people. Christian Standard Bible so that godless men should not rule or ensnare the people. Holman Christian Standard Bible so that godless men should not rule or ensnare the people. American Standard Version That the godless man reign not, That there be none to ensnare the people. Contemporary English Version But still, he punishes rulers who abuse their people. English Revised Version That the godless man reign not, that there be none to ensnare the people. GOD'S WORD® Translation [He does this] so that godless people cannot rule and so that they cannot trap people. Good News Translation There would be nothing that nations could do to keep godless oppressors from ruling them. International Standard Version to keep the godless man from reigning or laying a snare for the people." Majority Standard Bible that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people. NET Bible so that the godless man should not rule, and not lay snares for the people. New Heart English Bible that the godless man may not reign, that there be no one to ensnare the people. Webster's Bible Translation That the hypocrite may not reign, lest the people should be ensnared. World English Bible that the godless man may not reign, that there be no one to ensnare the people. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFrom the reigning of a profane man, "" From the snares of a people; Young's Literal Translation From the reigning of a profane man, From the snares of a people; Smith's Literal Translation From the reigning of the profane man from the people being snared. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho maketh a man that is a hypocrite to reign for the sins of the people? Catholic Public Domain Version He causes a hypocritical man to reign because of the sins of the people. New American Bible Let an impious man not rule, nor those who ensnare their people. New Revised Standard Version so that the godless should not reign, or those who ensnare the people. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe sees to it that an impious and wicked man shall not reign over the people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because a changeable man does not reign, or a sinner over the people OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That the godless man reign not, That there be none to ensnare the people. Brenton Septuagint Translation causing a hypocrite to be king, because of the waywardness of the people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Confirms God's Justice…29But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation, 30that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people. 31Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more.… Cross References Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. Daniel 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’ Psalm 75:7 but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. Isaiah 3:12 Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths. 1 Samuel 2:7-8 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Psalm 12:8 The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men. Ecclesiastes 10:5-6 There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler: / Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions. Isaiah 32:5 No longer will a fool be called noble, nor a scoundrel be respected. Jeremiah 5:31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end? Hosea 13:11 So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away. Matthew 20:25-26 But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. 1 Peter 2:13-14 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. Revelation 19:16 And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Treasury of Scripture That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared. Job 34:21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. 1 Kings 12:28-30 Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt… 2 Kings 21:9 But they hearkened not: and Manasseh seduced them to do more evil than did the nations whom the LORD destroyed before the children of Israel. Jump to Previous Ensnare Ensnared Godless Hypocrite Profane Reign Reigning Rule Ruling Snares UngodlyJump to Next Ensnare Ensnared Godless Hypocrite Profane Reign Reigning Rule Ruling Snares UngodlyJob 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 that godless men The phrase "godless men" refers to individuals who live without regard for God or His commandments. In Hebrew, the word often translated as "godless" is "חָנֵף" (ḥānēp), which implies moral corruption and impiety. Historically, the Bible frequently warns against the influence of such individuals, as their leadership can lead a nation away from righteousness. The godless are often depicted as those who reject divine authority, leading to societal decay. This phrase serves as a reminder of the importance of godly leadership, emphasizing that those who do not honor God are unfit to guide His people. should not rule or lay snares for the people Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew that godlessחָנֵ֗ף (ḥā·nêp̄) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2611: Profane, irreligious men אָדָ֥ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being should not rule מִ֭מְּלֹךְ (mim·mə·lōḵ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel or lay snares מִמֹּ֥קְשֵׁי (mim·mō·qə·šê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4170: A bait or lure, a snare for the people. עָֽם׃ (‘ām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Job 34:30 NIVJob 34:30 NLT Job 34:30 ESV Job 34:30 NASB Job 34:30 KJV Job 34:30 BibleApps.com Job 34:30 Biblia Paralela Job 34:30 Chinese Bible Job 34:30 French Bible Job 34:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 34:30 That the godless man may not reign (Jb) |
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