Parallel Verses

Amplified


“Who is not partial to princes,
Nor does He regard the rich above the poor,
For they all are the work of His hands.

New American Standard Bible

Who shows no partiality to princes
Nor regards the rich above the poor,
For they all are the work of His hands?

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

God is not partial to princes
and does not favor the rich over the poor,
for they are all the work of His hands.

International Standard Version

Who isn't partial to princes? Who doesn't give preference to the nobles over the poor? Nevertheless, all of them are his handiwork.

A Conservative Version

who does not respect the persons of rulers, nor regards the rich more than the poor. For they all are the work of his hands.

American Standard Version

That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.

Bible in Basic English

Who has no respect for rulers, and who gives no more attention to those who have wealth than to the poor, for they are all the work of his hands.

Darby Translation

How then to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich man more than the poor? for they are all the work of his hands.

Julia Smith Translation

Who accepted not the face of chiefs, and looked not upon the rich one before the poor: for his hand made all of them.

King James 2000

How much less to him that regards not the persons of princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

Lexham Expanded Bible

who {shows no partiality to officials} and [who] {does not take note of the noble more than of the insignificant}, for all of them [are] the work of his hands?

Modern King James verseion

How much less to Him who does not lift up the face of rulers, nor regard the rich before the poor? For all of them are the work of His hands.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

'Ungodly men are ye.' He hath none respect unto the persons of the lordly, and regardeth not the rich more than the poor. For they be all the work of his hands.

NET Bible

who shows no partiality to princes, and does not take note of the rich more than the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands?

New Heart English Bible

Who doesn't respect the persons of princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor; for they all are the work of his hands.

The Emphasized Bible

For he hath shewn no respect of persons unto princes, neither hath he recognised the rich rather than the poor? For, the work of his hands, are they all.

Webster

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.

World English Bible

Who doesn't respect the persons of princes, nor respects the rich more than the poor; for they all are the work of his hands.

Youngs Literal Translation

That hath not accepted the person of princes, Nor hath known the rich before the poor, For a work of His hands are all of them.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
נסה נשׂא 
Nasa' 
Usage: 653

not the persons
פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

of princes
שׂר 
Sar 
Usage: 421

נכר 
Nakar 
Usage: 49

the rich
שׁוע 
Showa` 
Usage: 3

פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

the poor
דּל 
Dal 
Usage: 48

מעשׂה 
Ma`aseh 
Usage: 234

Context Readings

Elihu Asserts God's Justice

18
“God who says to a king, ‘You are worthless and vile,’
Or to princes and nobles, ‘You are wicked and evil’?
19 
“Who is not partial to princes,
Nor does He regard the rich above the poor,
For they all are the work of His hands.
20
“In a moment they die, even at midnight
The people are shaken and pass away,
And the powerful are taken away without a [human] hand.



Cross References

Deuteronomy 10:17

For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe.

Acts 10:34

Opening his mouth, Peter said:

“Most certainly I understand now that God is not one to show partiality [to people as though Gentiles were excluded from God’s blessing],

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

2 Chronicles 19:7

So now let the fear (reverent awe) of the Lord be on you [to keep you from making unjust decisions]; be careful in what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or acceptance of a bribe.”

Romans 2:11

For God shows no partiality [no arbitrary favoritism; with Him one person is not more important than another].

Galatians 2:6

But from those who were of high reputation (whatever they were—in terms of individual importance—makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality—He is not impressed with the positions that people hold nor does He recognize distinctions such as fame or power)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me [that is, they had nothing to add to my gospel message nor did they impose any new requirements on me].

Ephesians 6:9

You masters, do the same [showing goodwill] toward them, and give up threatening and abusive words, knowing that [He who is] both their true Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with Him [regardless of one’s earthly status].

Colossians 3:25

For he who does wrong will be punished for his wrongdoing, and [with God] there is no partiality [no special treatment based on a person’s position in life].

1 Peter 1:17

If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.

Job 31:15


“Did not He who made me in the womb make my servant,
And did not the same One fashion us both in the womb?

Proverbs 14:31


He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker,
But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the sight [of corruption]; for a higher official watches over another official, and there are higher ones over them [looking out for one another].

Leviticus 19:15

‘You shall not do injustice in judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor nor show a preference for the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.

Job 10:3


‘Does it indeed seem right to You to oppress,
To despise and reject the work of Your hands,
And to look with favor on the schemes of the wicked?

Job 12:19


“He makes priests walk barefoot,
And He overturns men firmly seated and secure.

Job 12:21


“He pours contempt on princes and nobles
And loosens the belt of the strong [disabling them].

Job 13:8


“Will you show partiality for Him [and be unjust to me so that you may gain favor with Him]?
Will you contend and plead for God?

Job 36:19


“Will your wealth [be sufficient to] keep you from [the confinement of] distress,
Or will all the force of your strength do it?

Psalm 2:2-4


The kings of the earth take their stand;
And the rulers take counsel together
Against the Lord and His Anointed (the Davidic King, the Messiah, the Christ), saying,

Psalm 49:6-7


Even those who trust in and rely on their wealth
And boast of the abundance of their riches?

Proverbs 22:2


The rich and poor have a common bond;
The Lord is the Maker of them all.

Isaiah 3:14


The Lord enters into judgment with the elders of His people and their princes,
“For it is you who have devoured the vineyard [with your oppression, you have robbed the people and ruined the country];
The plunder of the poor is in your houses.

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe;

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