Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
To nobles, ‘Wicked ones’;
King James Version
Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
Holman Bible
and to nobles, “Wicked men!”?
International Standard Version
Can one say to a king, "You're vile!' or to nobles, "You're wicked!'?
A Conservative Version
[him] who says to a king, [Thou are] vile, to ranking men, [Ye are] wicked,
American Standard Version
Him that saith to a king, Thou art vile, Or to nobles, Ye are wicked;
Amplified
“God who says to a king, ‘You are worthless and vile,’
Or to princes and nobles, ‘You are wicked and evil’?
Bible in Basic English
He who says to a king, You are an evil-doer; and to rulers, You are sinners;
Darby Translation
Shall one say to a king, Belial? to nobles, Wicked?
Julia Smith Translation
Saying to the king, Wickedness; (Belial) to nobles, Injustice.
King James 2000
Is it fit to say to a king, You are wicked? and to princes, You are ungodly?
Lexham Expanded Bible
the one who says to a king, 'You worthless man,' to noblemen, 'You wicked man,'
Modern King James verseion
Who says to a king, O worthless one; and to nobles, O evil one?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For he is even the same, that knoweth the rebellious kings, and sayeth to princes,
NET Bible
who says to a king, 'Worthless man' and to nobles, 'Wicked men,'
New Heart English Bible
Who says to a king, 'Vile.' or to nobles, 'Wicked.'?
The Emphasized Bible
Doth one say to a king, Abandoned one! Or, Lawless one! unto nobles?
Webster
Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
World English Bible
Who says to a king, 'Vile!' or to nobles, 'Wicked!'?
Youngs Literal Translation
Who hath said to a king -- 'Worthless,' Unto princes -- 'Wicked?'
Themes
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
God » Impartiality of » In favours bestowed
divine Impartiality » In favours bestowed
Topics
Interlinear
B@liya`al
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 34:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Asserts God's Justice
17
Shall even he that hates judgment govern? And wilt thou condemn the Mighty One that is righteous?
18
To nobles, ‘Wicked ones’;
Cross References
Exodus 22:28
Thou shalt not revile the judges nor curse the prince of thy people.
Proverbs 17:26
It is certainly not good to condemn the just, nor to smite princes for doing that which is upright.
Romans 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Acts 23:3
Then Paul said unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whitewashed wall, for dost thou sit to judge me after the law and command me to be smitten contrary to the law?
Acts 23:5
Then Paul said, I did not know, brethren, that he was the prince of the priests, for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.
1 Peter 2:17
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
2 Peter 2:10
and chiefly those that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise dominion; presumptuous, arrogant, they are not afraid to speak evil of the higher powers;
Jude 1:8
In the same manner these deceived dreamers, defile their flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of higher powers.