Shall even he that hateth right govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
Job 34:18 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition [God] Who says to a king, You are worthless and vile, or to princes and nobles, You are ungodly and evil? American Standard Version (1901) Him that saith to a king, Thou art vile, Or to nobles, Ye are wicked; Common English Bible Will you say to a king, “Worthless!” to royalty, “Evil!” Catholic Public Domain Version He says to the king, "You are an apostate." He calls commanders impious. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who saith to the king: Thou art an apostate. Who calleth rulers, ungodly: |
Shall even he that hateth right govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
How 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.
Also to punish the just is not good nor to strike princes for equity.
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
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.
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.