Job 34:26
“He striketh them as wicked men, in the open sight of others:”
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Job 34:26 Context
24He shall breake in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead. 25Therefore hee knoweth their workes, and he ouerturneth them in the night, so that they are destroyed. 26He striketh them as wicked men, in the open sight of others: 27Because they turned backe from him, and would not consider any of his wayes. 28So that they cause the cry of the poore to come vnto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
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Other Translations
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
- King James Version
"He strikes them like the wicked In a public place,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He striketh them as wicked men In the open sight of others;
- American Standard Version (1901)
The evil-doers are broken by his wrath, he puts his hand on them with force before the eyes of all onlookers.
- Basic English Bible
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others,
- Darby Bible
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
- Webster's Bible
He strikes them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
- World English Bible
As wicked He hath stricken them, In the place of beholders.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
"He strikes them like the wicked In a public place,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He striketh them as wicked men In the open sight of others;
- American Standard Version (1901)
The evil-doers are broken by his wrath, he puts his hand on them with force before the eyes of all onlookers.
- Basic English Bible
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others,
- Darby Bible
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
- Webster's Bible
He strikes them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
- World English Bible
As wicked He hath stricken them, In the place of beholders.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Job 34:26
34:26 As - Because they are wicked men. In the open light - In publick view for their greater shame, and for the greater glory of his justice.