29 And when he giveth quietness, who can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who can behold him, whether it be upon nations, or upon a man only?

30 Because the [a]hypocrite doth reign, and because the people are snared.

31 Surely it appertaineth unto God [b]to say, I have pardoned, I will not destroy.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 34:30 When tyrants sit in the throne of justice which under pretence of executing justice are but hypocrites and oppress the people, it is a sign that God hath drawn back his countenance of favor from that place.
  2. Job 34:31 Only it belongeth to God to moderate his corrections, and not unto man.

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