Job 34:17
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?In other versions
Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous `and' mighty?-
ASV
How may a hater of right be a ruler? and will you say that the upright Ruler of all is evil?
BBE
Should he that hateth right indeed govern? and wilt thou condemn the All-just?
DBY
Shall even one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty?--
WEB
Yea, doth one hating justice govern? Or the Most Just dost thou condemn?
YLT
Shall even he that hates right govern? and will you condemn him that is most just?
ENG
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
WBT
Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,
BSB
In context
15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
18Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
19How 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.