Job 34:29
27 Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
28 So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
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:
30 That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- 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 in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
Read in contextJohn 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Read in contextIsaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Read in contextPsalms 27:9
Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Read in contextRomans 8:31–34
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Read in contextPhilippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Read in contextPsalms 30:7
LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
Read in contextIsaiah 32:17
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
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