Holy Scripture

Job 34:18

A church father on this verse
“"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

Source: Septuagint

Original

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

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In context

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

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

— Job 34:18 —

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.

20But it shall turn out vanity to them, to cry and beseech a man; For they dealt unlawfully, the poor being turned aside from their right.

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