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 one who hates justice rule? And will you condemn the righteous Mighty One?
18
To nobles, ‘Wicked ones’;
Cross References
Exodus 22:28
Do not curse God. Do not curse a ruler of your people.
Proverbs 17:26
It is not good to punish the righteous. It is not good to strike princes because of their uprightness.
Romans 13:7
Render therefore to all their due. Provide tribute to whom tribute is due. Give custom to whom custom is owed. Render fear to whom fear is owed and offer honor to whom honor is deserved.
Acts 23:3
Paul said to him: God will strike you, white washed wall! Do you sit judging me according to the Law, and against law command me to be struck?
Acts 23:5
Then Paul said, I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest. It is written: You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.
2 Peter 2:10
This is primarily for those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble at glorious ones but speak abusively.
Jude 1:8
In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.