Job 34:29
27 because they turned aside from Him and had no regard for any of His ways.
28 They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted.
But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,
30 that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people.
31 Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,
- KJV
- When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:
- WEB
- When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? He is over a nation or a man alike,
- ASV
- When he giveth quietness, who then can condemn? And when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? Alike whether [it be done] unto a nation, or unto a man:
- DARBY
- When he giveth quietness, who then will disturb? and when he hideth [his] face, who shall behold him? and this towards a nation, or towards a man alike;
- BLB
- And he is silent, and who can call Him wicked? And He hides [His] face, and who can see Him? And He is over a nation and over man alike,
- ÅB
- Lar han være å skride inn, hvem tør da fordømme ham? Skjuler han sitt åsyn, hvem får da se ham? Både med et folk og med et enkelt menneske gjør han jo slik,
- OTB
- Når Han forblir stille, hvem kan fordømme Ham?
Hvis Han skjuler sitt ansikt, hvem kan se Ham?
Han er over både nasjon og individ likt, - B1930
- Lar han være å skride inn, hvem tør da fordømme ham? Skjuler han sitt åsyn, hvem får da se ham? Både med et folk og med et enkelt menneske gjør han jo således,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Job 23:13
But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.
Read in contextJohn 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
Read in contextIsaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
Read in contextPsalms 27:9
Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Read in contextRomans 8:31–34
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Read in contextPhilippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Read in contextPsalms 30:7
O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed.
Read in contextIsaiah 32:17
The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.
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