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That the godless man may not reign, That there be no one to ensnare the people.
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God Governs the Governors
Commentators agree that this verse highlights God's sovereignty over earthly rulers. He actively intervenes in human governments to prevent wicked and oppressive leaders from taking or holding power. This is a direct act of God's providence to protect ordinary people from being crushed by corrupt authority.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That the hypocrite reign not — All this is done to prevent wicked men from ruling over the people. The remarks of Elihu had largely…
19th Century
Anglican
That the hypocrite reign not. —Rather, (whether God is provoked), on account of an ungodly man reigning, or by the sn…
Baptist
Whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only: that the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That the hypocrite reign not These words seem to be connected with (Job 34:24–28) , "he breaketh in piec…
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove t…
13th Century
Catholic
There are two primary reasons why people deviate from justice. The first is that they show deference to important persons, and the second is that t…
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