Job 34:29 net — But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and…

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"But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,"

— Job 34:29, NET Bible

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Job 34 — Context

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He strikes them for their wickedness, in a place where people can see,

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because they have turned away from following him, and have not understood any of his ways,

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so that they caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he hears the cry of the needy.

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But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,

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so that the godless man should not rule, and not lay snares for the people.

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Job Is Foolish to Rebel“Has anyone said to God,‘I have endured chastisement, but I will not act wrongly any more.

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Teach me what I cannot see. If I have done evil, I will do so no more.’

Job 34:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 34:29 say?
Job 34:29 in the NET Bible reads: “But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,”
Where is Job 34:29 in the Bible?
Job 34:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 34, verse 29.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 34:29.
What translation should I read Job 34:29 in?
Job 34:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 34:29?
Job 34:29 reads (NET): “But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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