Holy Scripture

Job 34:17

A church father on this verse
“Did you see? He did not dare come to the conclusion that he is [just]; with great discretion he avoided asserting it plainly. Not only by participating in the universe, or in the creation or in his power, we must realize his justice, but also by participating in his own nature and acts. He hates the wicked and loves h…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 34:12-17

Source: Septuagint

Original

17Behold then the one that hates iniquities, And that destroys the wicked, Who is forever just.

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In context

15All flesh would die together, And every mortal would return to the earth, whence also he was formed.

16Take heed lest he rebuke thee: Hear this, hearken to the voice of words.

— Job 34:17 —

18He is ungodly that says to a king, Thou art a transgressor, That says to princes, O most ungodly one.

19Such a one as would not reverence the face of an honorable man, Neither knows how to give honor to the great, So that their persons should be respected.

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