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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/34.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />to keep the godless from ruling, from laying snares for the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/34.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He prevents the godless from ruling so they cannot be a snare to the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />that a godless man should not reign, that he should not ensnare the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />That the hypocrite should not reign, Lest the people be ensnared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“So that godless people would not rule, Nor be snares for the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So that godless men would not rule Nor be snares of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So that godless men should not rule, Nor be snares of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So that godless men would not rule Nor be snares of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“So that godless men would not rule Nor be snares for the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that godless men should not rule or ensnare the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that godless men should not rule or ensnare the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />That the godless man reign not, That there be none to ensnare the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But still, he punishes rulers who abuse their people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />That the godless man reign not, that there be none to ensnare the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[He does this] so that godless people cannot rule and so that they cannot trap people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There would be nothing that nations could do to keep godless oppressors from ruling them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />to keep the godless man from reigning or laying a snare for the people."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />so that the godless man should not rule, and not lay snares for the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />that the godless man may not reign, that there be no one to ensnare the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />That the hypocrite may not reign, lest the people should be ensnared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />that the godless man may not reign, that there be no one to ensnare the people. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />From the reigning of a profane man, "" From the snares of a people;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From the reigning of a profane man, From the snares of a people;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the reigning of the profane man from the people being snared.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who maketh a man that is a hypocrite to reign for the sins of the people? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He causes a hypocritical man to reign because of the sins of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let an impious man not rule, nor those who ensnare their people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so that the godless should not reign, or those who ensnare the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He sees to it that an impious and wicked man shall not reign over the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because a changeable man does not reign, or a sinner over the people<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />That the godless man reign not, That there be none to ensnare the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />causing a hypocrite to be king, because of the waywardness of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/34-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=5359" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Elihu Confirms God's Justice</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation, <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2611.htm" title="2611: ḥā·nêp̄ (Adj-ms) -- Profane, irreligious. From chaneph; soiled, impious.">that godless</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mim·mə·lōḵ (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">should not rule</a> <a href="/hebrew/4170.htm" title="4170: mim·mō·qə·šê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- A bait or lure, a snare. Or moqesh; from yaqosh; a noose: by implication, a hook.">or lay snares</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘ām (N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">for the people.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Proverbs 29:2</a></span><br />When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-17.htm">Daniel 4:17</a></span><br />This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/75-7.htm">Psalm 75:7</a></span><br />but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Isaiah 3:12</a></span><br />Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/12-8.htm">Psalm 12:8</a></span><br />The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-5.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:5-6</a></span><br />There is an evil I have seen under the sun—an error that proceeds from the ruler: / Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-5.htm">Isaiah 32:5</a></span><br />No longer will a fool be called noble, nor a scoundrel be respected.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a></span><br />The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/13-11.htm">Hosea 13:11</a></span><br />So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Matthew 20:25-26</a></span><br />But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a></span><br />And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-21.htm">Job 34:21</a></b></br> For his eyes <i>are</i> upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/12-28.htm">1 Kings 12:28-30</a></b></br> Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves <i>of</i> gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/21-9.htm">2 Kings 21:9</a></b></br> But they hearkened not: and Manasseh seduced them to do more evil than did the nations whom the LORD destroyed before the children of Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Ensnare</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-30.htm">Ensnared</a> <a href="/job/27-8.htm">Godless</a> <a href="/job/27-8.htm">Hypocrite</a> <a href="/job/20-5.htm">Profane</a> <a href="/esther/6-1.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/esther/1-1.htm">Reigning</a> <a href="/job/34-17.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/esther/1-2.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/job/30-12.htm">Snares</a> <a href="/job/34-18.htm">Ungodly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/35-8.htm">Ensnare</a> <a href="/psalms/9-16.htm">Ensnared</a> <a href="/job/36-13.htm">Godless</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-9.htm">Hypocrite</a> <a href="/job/36-13.htm">Profane</a> <a href="/psalms/68-16.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-11.htm">Reigning</a> <a href="/job/38-33.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/psalms/22-28.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/job/40-24.htm">Snares</a> <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Ungodly</a><div class="vheading2">Job 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-1.htm">Elihu accuses Job for charging God with injustice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-10.htm">God omnipotent cannot be unjust</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-31.htm">Man must humble himself unto God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/34-34.htm">Elihu reproves Job</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>that godless men should not rule</b><br>This phrase highlights the biblical principle that leadership should be righteous and God-fearing. Throughout Scripture, the importance of godly leadership is emphasized, as seen in the examples of King David (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>) and King Josiah (<a href="/2_kings/22-2.htm">2 Kings 22:2</a>). The Bible often contrasts godly rulers with those who are wicked, such as King Ahab (<a href="/1_kings/16-30.htm">1 Kings 16:30-33</a>), illustrating the consequences of ungodly leadership. The historical context of Job reflects a time when rulers were often seen as divinely appointed, and their moral character was believed to directly impact the well-being of their people. This principle is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Proverbs 29:2</a>, which states, "When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan."<p><b>or lay snares for the people</b><br>The imagery of laying snares suggests deceit and entrapment, which are characteristics of unjust rulers. In biblical times, snares were traps used for hunting, symbolizing the cunning and harmful tactics employed by corrupt leaders. This phrase warns against leaders who exploit their power for personal gain at the expense of their subjects. The cultural context of the ancient Near East often involved rulers who oppressed their people, as seen in the accounts of Pharaoh in Exodus (<a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8-14</a>) and the oppressive kings of Israel and Judah. The Bible consistently calls for justice and righteousness, as seen in <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, which urges individuals to "act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." This aligns with the prophetic vision of a future righteous ruler, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies perfect justice and compassion (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks in the Book of Job, offering a perspective on Job's suffering and God's justice. He is the speaker in <a href="/bsb/job/34.htm">Job 34</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man whose faith is tested through immense suffering. The central figure of the Book of Job.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/godless_men.htm">Godless Men</a></b><br>Refers to those who are wicked or unrighteous, often seen as rulers or leaders who do not follow God's ways.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a></b><br>The general populace who may suffer under the rule of godless leaders.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_job.htm">The Book of Job</a></b><br>A poetic and philosophical text in the Old Testament that explores themes of suffering, justice, and divine sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_godless_leadership.htm">The Danger of Godless Leadership</a></b><br>Godless leaders can lead people astray and create environments of moral and spiritual decay. It is crucial to discern and pray for righteous leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_sovereignty.htm">The Role of Divine Sovereignty</a></b><br>God is ultimately in control, and His justice will prevail. Trust in His timing and wisdom, even when faced with unjust rulers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_responsibility_of_the_righteous.htm">The Responsibility of the Righteous</a></b><br>Believers are called to be salt and light, influencing society positively and standing against ungodliness in leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_tool_for_change.htm">Prayer as a Tool for Change</a></b><br>Prayer is powerful and can bring about change in leadership and governance. Pray for leaders to seek wisdom and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_justice.htm">Hope in God's Justice</a></b><br>Even when godless men rule, believers can find hope in God's promise of ultimate justice and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_view_evil.htm">How does the Bible explain evil and suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_30_19_align_with_god's_justice.htm">Job 30:19 - How does the depiction of God casting Job into the 'mire' align with other biblical passages that portray God as just and merciful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_face_harm_if_god_protects.htm">Psalm 121:7 - Why do believers still face physical harm or death if the Psalm claims God preserves them from 'all evil'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_12_tribes_of_israel.htm">Why did Peter walk on water?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">That the hypocrite reign not.</span>--Rather, (whether God is provoked), <span class= "ital">on account of an ungodly man reigning, or by the snares of a whole people: i.e., </span>the corruption of <span class= "bld">a </span>nation, <span class= "ital">e.g., </span>Sodom, &c.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared</span>; rather, <span class="accented">that an ungodly man reign not</span>, <span class="accented">that a people be not a snare.</span> (So Schultens, Professor Lee, and others.) The passage is obscure from its brevity; but this seems to be the best sense. God withdraws his favour from an ungodly king or from a wicked nation, that the king may cease to injure men by his rule, and the nation cease to be a snare to its neighbours. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/34-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">that godless</span><br /><span class="heb">חָנֵ֗ף</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·nêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2611.htm">Strong's 2611: </a> </span><span class="str2">Profane, irreligious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">should not rule</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֭מְּלֹךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mə·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or lay snares</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֹּ֥קְשֵׁי</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mō·qə·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4170.htm">Strong's 4170: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bait or lure, a snare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the people.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/34-30.htm">Job 34:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/34-30.htm">OT Poetry: Job 34:30 That the godless man may not reign (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/34-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 34:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 34:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/34-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 34:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 34:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>