18Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 16-30)Elihu here addresses himself more directly to Job. He had spoken to the rest (Job 34:10) as men of understanding ; now, speaking to Job; he puts an if upon his understanding: If thou hast understanding , hear this and observe it, Job 34:16. I. Hear this, That God is not to be quarrelled with for any thing that he does. It is daring presumption to arraign and condemn God’s proceedings, as Job had d…
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