Job 34:19

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.

Cross-references

Job 13:8 Contrast

In Job 13:8, Job accuses friends of showing partiality to God — contrasting with Elihu's claim that God shows no partiality.

Job 31:15 Parallel

Job 31:15 affirms that the same God formed both master and servant — directly echoes the creation basis for impartiality here.

Job 10:3 Contrast

In Job 10:3, Job accuses God of despising the work of his hands and favoring the wicked — directly contrasting Elihu's claim of divine impartiality here.

Job 32:21 Parallel

In Job 32:21, Elihu declares he will not show partiality — a human parallel to the divine impartiality he attributes to God in this verse.

Acts 10:34 Parallel

In Acts 10:34, Peter declares that God shows no partiality, directly citing the same truth from Job about God's impartial judgment.

Romans 2:11 Parallel

In Romans 2:11, Paul states flatly that God shows no partiality — a direct restatement of the principle in Job.

Proverbs 22:2 declares that the Lord is Maker of both rich and poor — identical teaching to the impartiality principle here.

In Galatians 2:6, Paul notes that God shows no partiality, applying the same truth to human status and influence.

Proverbs 14:31 states that oppressing the poor insults their Maker — directly connects to the creation basis for impartiality here.

In Ephesians 6:9, Paul tells masters that their Master in heaven shows no partiality — applying Job's truth to social relationships.

In Colossians 3:25, Paul warns that wrongdoers will be repaid without partiality — echoing Job's principle of impartial divine justice.

In 2 Chronicles 19:7, Jehoshaphat warns judges that God shows no partiality — directly echoing the same principle of divine impartiality.

James 2:5 Parallel

James 2:5 declares God chose the poor to be rich in faith — expands on God's impartiality here by showing His special regard for the poor.

Deuteronomy 10:17 declares God shows no partiality — the same truth Elihu affirms in Job 34:19.

In 1 Peter 1:17, Peter calls God the impartial judge who judges each one's deeds — directly reflecting Job's description.

James 2:4 Parallel

James 2:4 rebukes making distinctions among people, directly paralleling Job's condemnation of partiality toward the rich.

1 Corinthians 1:28 shows God choosing the lowly, consistent with Job's theme that He does not regard the rich more than the poor.

Proverbs 18:5 Related theme

Proverbs 18:5 condemns partiality against the innocent, echoing Job's theme that God shows no favoritism to the rich or powerful.

Luke 20:21 Parallel

Luke 20:21 notes that Jesus shows no partiality, directly mirroring the divine impartiality described in Job.

Daniel 4:35 Parallel

Daniel 4:35 declares God's sovereignty over all inhabitants, aligning with Job's point that He shows no partiality to princes.

Isaiah 40:23 Related theme

Isaiah 40:23 describes God bringing princes to nothing, reinforcing that He does not regard the rich or powerful above others.

In Exodus 30:15, the atonement money is equal for rich and poor—a direct parallel to God showing no partiality based on wealth.

Psalm 82:2 Parallel

Psalm 82:2 rebukes judges for showing partiality to the wicked — the same concept of partiality that Job 34:19 denies of God.

In 2 Chronicles 15:13, Asa's covenant punishes all equally regardless of status—a direct parallel to God's impartiality.

In 2 Kings 15:5, King Uzziah is struck with leprosy for his pride—God judges a king without partiality.

Psalm 72:2 Related theme

Psalm 72:2 prays for righteous judgment for the poor — aligns with God's impartial care for the poor in Job 34:19.

Leviticus 14:21 Related theme

In Leviticus 14:21, the poor may bring a lesser offering, showing God's care for the poor—complementing His impartiality.