“"Who says to a king, 'You scoundrel!' " These words are referred to God, who is the King of kings and rulers, and exercises his power on everyone, so that no rich or poor is privileged.”
Ephrem the Syrian, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 34:18-19
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18Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
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16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
— Job 34:18 —
19How 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.
20In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.