Parallel Verses

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.

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?

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.

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.

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 Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? 19 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. 20 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand.



Cross References

Deuteronomy 10:17

For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

Acts 10:34

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

James 2:5

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

2 Chronicles 19:7

Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

Romans 2:11

For there is no respect of persons with God.

Galatians 2:6

But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

Ephesians 6:9

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Colossians 3:25

But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

1 Peter 1:17

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

Job 31:15

Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?

Proverbs 14:31

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.

Leviticus 19:15

Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.

Job 10:3

Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?

Job 12:19

He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty.

Job 12:21

He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.

Job 13:8

Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?

Job 36:19

Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.

Psalm 2:2-4

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

Psalm 49:6-7

They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.

Isaiah 3:14

The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses.

Hebrews 12:28

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

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